Government

Form of Government- the Swedish colony of Delaware was governed by a council. The council appointed a governor. The colony used Swedish laws. The Dutch colony director-general, Peter Stuyvesant, had total authority. Under English rule, Delaware was controlled by representatives of The Duke of York. Later Delaware became part of Pennsylvania and was ruled by its elected council and assembly. In 1704, Delaware became a separate royal colony. It was governed by its own assembly and court system using English laws.