Delaware - Come to our colony. We don't have that many diseases

Delaware Tyler Mills Dylan Conn Period 2 “Come to our colony we don’t have that many diseases.” Founder of colony: Swedish Settlers; 1638 It is in the region of Middle Colonies Map of Delaware Surroundings Major reasons the colony was founded expansion of trade. ► To gain more land. ► To be the first permanent settlement in the region. ► An Freedoms in Our Colony their religious values on the Pennsylvania Government. ► Religious freedom for everyone. ► As well as fair dealings with Native Americans ► Based Resources of Delaware • • • • • • Fertile Soil On the water Plenty of fish areas Hunting Area (Deer) Horseback riding (Untamed Horses) Multiple Rivers Positive things • • • • • Fertile Soil Hunting Grounds Fishing Areas Rivers Horses Negative Things • Indians (Algonkian) • Snow • Mountains where farmers could not grow food • Cold rivers Pictures-5