History of Newcastle and Delaware

The video explores the Delaware Memorial Bridge, dedicated to soldiers, and its construction history. It then delves into the colonial past of Newcastle, highlighting its settlement by Peter Stuyvesant and its significance in American history, including William Penn's arrival. The video also covers the Old Courthouse, where the Declaration of Independence was read, and the Reed House, built by George Reed Jr., surrounded by historic gardens.

What is the Delaware Memorial Bridge dedicated to?

• The state of Delaware

• Soldiers who died overseas

• The first settlers of Delaware

• The engineers who built it

Which year did the second span of the Delaware Memorial Bridge open?

• 1945

• 1952

• 1968

• 1975

Who first settled the town of Newcastle?

• William Penn

• The British

• Peter Stuyvesant

• George Reed Jr.

Which groups fought over the town of Newcastle?

• The Americans and the British

• The Spanish and the Dutch

• The Dutch, Swedes, and British

• The French and the British

Where did William Penn first set foot on American soil?

• Philadelphia

• Boston

• New York

• Newcastle

What was the Old Courthouse in Newcastle used for in the 18th century?

• A church

• The colonial capital

• A market

• A school

What is notable about the Reed House built by George Reed Jr.?

• It was the first house in Delaware

• It was a famous inn

• It has the oldest formal gardens in the region

• It was a military fort