Historical Background: Connecticut was founded in 1636 by Thomas Hooker, because he felt like the Puritan governor of Massachusetts had too much power. He led 100 settlers to Harford. Thomas Hooker wanted more of a spread of power, which will cause the way of government to be different than Massachusetts. Personally, I think Hooker had a lot of courage to go out and stand up for what he believed. This colony will defiantly show a lot of patriotism, because of how proud and exciting Hooker and colonist will be to get a fresh start.
Government: In Connecticut, all male property owners could vote, limiting the power of the non-land owner’s and women. Because colonist had the liberty of voting, the governor’s power is limited which was why Hooker left Massachusetts in the first place.
Geography: Connecticut is located on coast of the Atlantic Ocean, perfect for fishing, importing, and exporting. Running through the middle of the Colony, there is a major river, leading the way to the Atlantic Ocean. Towns and colonies would want to settle along this river, because there is a big source of water, and the land most likely will be fertile.
Economy: In Connecticut, if workers aren’t farming, they are probably doing some type of water work, fishing, whaling for oil, ship building, and shipping products out. Of course there are always chores around the colony to do too.
Celebrity Residents: Residents who have lived here are Thomas Hooker and John Haynes, our first governor.
Religion: Our religion is Protestant Christian.
Important documents: The Fundamental Orders of Connecticut were important to the colonists, because it gave voting rights to property owning men, which included non-church members. This was a huge step towards a separation of church and state that Thomas Hooker wanted.
Selling Point: If you want to take pride in your colony, and have the freedoms Massachusetts colonists do not have, then come to Connecticut!
Target resident: Any colonist wishing to escape from the strict practices of Massachusetts, and anyone in need of a political spark in their lives.
Connecticut
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