Connecticut
Founded in 1636
Region
Connecticut is in the New England colony or region which is in the northeastern part of the United States.
Who Founded and Reason Why
Thomas hooker and other colonists founded the now state, Connecticut in 1636. The main reason why this colony was founded was for religious freedom and separation of church from state. Separation of church from state means the distance of the relationship between religion and the state.
Narrow Lowlands
Narrow lowlands are narrow strips of land usually around a body of water.
Mountains
There are many mountains in the New England colony and they also appear in Connecticut.
Abundance of Trees
In Connecticut there is an abundance of trees or a large mass of trees.
Climate and Economic Resources
The New England colony was the coldest of all colonies. This consists of mild and short summers leading to long cold winters. Also for economy they focused on town life and industries such as ship building and the manufacture and export of rum.