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Because of its fertile soil and closeness to the coast the major industries in the economy for Connecticut were wheat, corn, and fishing. Other industries included tobacco, whaling, livestock, and shipbuilding. Besides farmer and fisherman, other occupations of the time included preacher, carpenter, blacksmith, barber, tailor, and grocer - all the jobs needed to take care of daily needs.
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How was the founder of colonial Connecticut?
Tomas Hooker
Who did Connecticut trade with in colonial times?
Massachusetts
Was it easy to farm in colonial Connecticut?
it was not too easy because colonial Connecticut was mostly a fishing area. the land in Connecticut was hilly but had good soil for farming. so technically the answer to this question is... it depends on where you are in Connecticut to find a good place for farming.
What were colonial Connecticut tourist attractions?
There weren't such things as tourist attractions in colonial times.
Does colonial Connecticut have schools?
yes they had schools as of 1750
What were the major economic activities of Connecticut?
wheat , corn & fishing .
What were the economic activities for colonial Georgia?
Jumping off Cliffs
Were there slaves in colonial Connecticut?
Yes, there were slaves in colonial Connecticut.
What were the two most important economic activities of colonial mexico?
Silver mining and ranching.
What colonial region had fishing and shipbuilding as two of their major economic activities?
new England colonies
What type of colonial government does Connecticut have?
The Connecticut Colonies had Self government.
Where was Connecticut founded?
Connecticut was founded in colonial times. The founding location was near what is today known as the Connecticut river.
What wasthe population of colonial Connecticut?
20,654,501
What was Connecticut's colonial cash crop?
tobaco
How was the founder of colonial Connecticut?
Tomas Hooker
What colonial region is Connecticut in?
New England
Who did Connecticut trade with in colonial times?
Massachusetts
