Nueva Suecia: la pequeña colonia sueca que contribuyó al nacimiento de Estados Unidos

Summary

This article explores the little-known history of New Sweden (Nueva Suecia), the smallest, shortest-lived, and least populated European colony in what would become the United States. Founded in 1638 along the Delaware River, the colony lasted only 17 years before being absorbed by the Dutch. Despite its brief existence, New Sweden contributed to the development of American culture, including the introduction of log cabins, the concept of religious tolerance, and the establishment of trade relationships with Native Americans. The article uses a visit to Philadelphia's City Hall tower as a narrative framing device to explore the region's colonial history and New Sweden's overlooked legacy in shaping the birth of America 250 years ago.

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