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The state of Connecticut was founded to provide religious and political freedom. It was founded by Thomas Hooker, who was a Puritan.
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What was the reason for founding Hartford Connecticut?
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Reason for finding Connecticut?
The reason for founding the colony of Connecticut was for more religious and economic freedom. Thomas Hooker founded this colony in 1636 in Hartford when he and his congregation left Massachusetts after a disagreement with Puritan leaders.
Who were the founding fathers of Connecticut?
The person who found Connecticut is/was Thomas Hooker.
Who was the founding member of Connecticut?
Anthony Cornwell
How did the founding fathers get to Connecticut?
they got there by ship
Where was Connecticut founded?
Connecticut was founded in colonial times. The founding location was near what is today known as the Connecticut river.
What was the reason for the founding of Connecticut?
Thomas Hooker wanted religious freedom, and he hated the lack of democracy in Massachusetts, so he left for what we call Connecticut. He built the first colony based on Puritan guidelines (principles).
Is Thomas Hooker the founding father of Connecticut?
yes
A major reason for the founding of the Maryland colony was to?
A major reason for the founding of the Maryland colony was to create a refuge for the Catholics.
What was the reason for the founding of New Hampshire?
The reason for the founding of New Hampshire was for farming. The New England colony was founded in 1692 by John Mason.
Who was the only man to sign the four founding documents of the US?
Roger Sherman of Connecticut.
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What was on reason for the founding of the NAACP?
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What was the reason of founding Massachusetts?
There were various reasons of founding Massachusetts. The main reason was to enjoy religious liberty and this was considered to be one of the most religious colonies.
What was the reason for founding Pennsylvania?
The reason is: Profit from sailing land; Religious Freedom.
Reason for founding Colonial Massachusetts?
to practise there relegion?
What was Thomas Hooker's reason for founding Hartford?
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What was the main reason for the founding of Plymouth?
it was founded for its goods.
The main reason for the founding of the carolinas?
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What was the reason for settling Connecticut?
farming and trading
What were the reasons for founding Delaware?
There were two main reasons for founding Delaware. The first was for trade and the second reason was for religion.
What was the reason for founding Jamestown?
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What was one reason reason for the founding of the NAACP?
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What were two major events that happend in the Connecticut colony 1700s?
The founding of Yale College and Congregational churches in the 1700's shaped Connecticut. These events led to taxation and conservatism.
Who was the founding father of Connecticut?
The founding father of Connecticut was Roger Sherman. I used constitutionfacts.com to answer the question. Actually there was more than one founding father from Connecticut; there were actually three of them. One was William Samuel Johnson, one was Roger Sherman, ands the other was Oliver Ellsworth. Johnson was a smart man and was a president at a university, Roger Sherman was a very good businessman, and Ellsworth was studying theology and got most of his money from the public office. Found the answer at www.americanrevolution.com
