Carol Blake, AMH2010, Monday-Friday, 10:30 am
Americans in 1775 were wondering if the 13 colonies should be free from Britain. Delegates from each colony got together to vote on it. Delaware delegate Caesar Rodney had to be in Philadelphia on July 2, 1776, to vote. But on July 1, he was still in Dover, Delaware. He was busy fighting those who favored staying with Britain. He rode 80 miles on horseback through a stormy night and reached Philadelphia on July 2. His vote swung Delaware for independence and made the colonies' vote unanimous.
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