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What is the origin of the name Delaware?

1. It comes from the Spanish phrase de lavaros (roughly: of the misers)
2. It means shore of whales in Algonquian.
3. This is the name of the Native American tribe that used to live there.
4. The state was named after Lord de la Warr who traveled the Delaware River in 1610.

Answer

The correct answer is D) The state was named after Lord de la Warr who traveled the Delaware River in 1610..

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