Come to Connecticut
and don't cut the connection!
Why Were We Founded and Who Founded Us.
Connecticut was developed from fights going on in Massachusetts colonies. Thomas Hooker marched in to town with 100 people from the Massachusetts colony. Later that year the people founded the "Fundamental Orders of Connecticut" , which described the governmental structure and powers.
Geography of Connecticut
Our Connecticut River stretches through New Hampshire, Vermont and then goes into the sea. Here in Connecticut we have tons of iron ore. Our winters are cold and we have mild summers.
Economics of Connecticut
Here in Connecticut we raise cattle. We also grow wheat, and make rum. We depend on the ocean because we do lots of fishing. and whaling. We also have plenty of slaves.
Government of Connecticut
In 1639, colonist made the Fundamental order of Connecticut which established a new government.
Religion of Connecticut
Our religion is dominated by puritans. The founder of our colony was actually a Puritan minister.
Resources
http://ctpl8s.tripod.com/
http://mrnussbaum.com/13colonies/13regions/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Connecticut_Colony
http://www.coinlink.com/News/us-coins/colonial-coins-the-connecticut-coppers/
http://www.ct.gov/kids/cwp/view.asp?a=2572&Q=314092&scrlybrkr=deb1a92f
Textbook: America History of our Nation