Delaware

This passage discusses the state of Delaware.

Lexile Level: 420L

Categories: People & Places


Delaware is called "The First State." It was the first state to adopt the U.S. Constitution. Delaware was named after the Baron De La Warr. The baron was from Britain. Delaware is the second smallest state. It is only 30 miles wide. It is only 100 miles long. The capital of Delaware is Dover. Most of Delaware is a part of the Delmarva Peninsula. A peninsula is a piece of land that has water on three sides. The Delmarva Peninsula is named after three states. The states are Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia. Delaware is very flat. The highest point is 450 feet above the sea.


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