Delaware

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the date of first state ratification?December 7, 1787
2. What is the number of counties?3 (New Castle, Kent, Sussex)
3. Why is Delaware called "The First State"?Delaware was the first state to say yes to the U.S. Constitution, becoming the first state in the United States. This early decision earned it the nickname "The First State."
4. When did Delaware become the first state to join the USA?On December 7, 1787, Delaware was the first state to ratify the U.S. Constitution, making it the first state in the United States.

Delmarva Peninsula: A large peninsula on the Atlantic coast of the United States, shared by Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia.
Corporate Law: The body of law that governs the formation, operation, and dissolution of corporations.
Court of Chancery: A specialized court in Delaware that handles business and corporate legal disputes without a jury.
Agrarian Economy: An economy primarily based on farming and agriculture.