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Connecticut
Connecticut is a state located in the northeast of the United States, or the New England Region. It ranks 48th in terms of total land area and 29th in terms of population.
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Can a same-sex married couple file a joint state income tax return in Connecticut?
No. Same-sex marriage is not legally recognized in Louisiana. A same-sex married couple living in Louisiana must file separately as "single" on their state income tax returns and as "married" (either jointly or separately) on their federal income tax returns.
Why did the settlers create the fundamental orders of Connecticut?
the fundamental orders of Connecticut where important were because it let non- church people vote
What were some occupations settlers had in Colonial Connecticut?
Some are and idk if this is all of them but some are blacksmith, cobbler, farmer, lawyer, fisherman, tavern owner, and ship channdler.
Jobs in Colonial Connecticut included lumbering, fishing, shipbuilding, and trade. Because of its cold winters and rocky landscape, farming was sometimes difficult except when it took place near the banks of the Connecticut River. There, the soil was not fertile and not perfect for farming.
When did Connecticut become state?
Although one of the original 13 states that declared Independence in 1766, it was on January 9th, 1788 that Conneticut ratified the present US Constitution and therefore this is the date that is considered the date of joining the Union. For more details See Related links below this box.
What is the Fundamental Orders of Conneticut?
By 1639, a number of pilgrims were being persecuted for their religious beliefs (they were puritans who wanted to "purify" the Anglican religion). They left Massachusetts and colonized the area that is now Connecticut. There, they developed the first written constitution - the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut. This document called for an assembly of elected representatives from each town to make laws. It also called for the popular election of a governor and judges.
It is considered the first written constitution (plan of government) in British North America.
Who lived in colonial Connecticut in the 1740's?
the dutch and the swedish tom hooker was the founder of the colony of connecticut
What did Connecticut colony produce?
crops included herbs, flax, Maize (corn), beans, squash, oats, barley, lettuce, cabbage, cucumbers, onions, potatoes, beets, carrots, radish, parsnip, pumpkin, tobacco, & small fruits & apples
What food is famous in Connecticut?
Connecticut is known for New Haven style pizza and Hartford's Election Day Cake. (see Related link, below.) Another comestible (but not food) is Connecticut shade-grown tobacco, used as cigar wrappers.
Does Connecticut have mountains?
Connecticut is home to several mountain ranges including the Berkshires, Metacomet, and Taconic. Some of the individual mountains in the state are Bear Mountain, Haystack Mountain, Rattlesnake Mountain, and Pinnacle Rock.
What was the Connecticut colony society like?
•If you weren't a farmer then you traded up and down the Connecticut river with the Native Americas they would give steel tools for furs from the animals.
•You can make a living of agriculture (farming wheat, barley, oats, corn, and fishing.
•You can practice your religious beliefs as you wish a Puritan nobleman's heaven.
•There is a temperate climate and right by a body of water
•It is a wealthy colony
thank you i am doing a history project and that helps alot!:)
What was the population of Connecticut in the 1600s?
the population of new Hampshire was very little. But then it increased because of the time that England .
The Reverend Thomas Hooker is the founder ofConnecticut as well as the \Father of America Democracy.
What were the first known inhabitants of Connecticut?
The first Native American inhabitants of Connecticut were members of Algonkian tribes. Adriaen Block, a Dutch explorer, was the first European in that area. The first European settlement was a British colony.
Is Connecticut the biggest state?
Yes, Connecticut has been a state since it was admitted to the union on January 9, 1788.
It is the 5th state in the United States.
Yes, Eastern, US.
Why did people move to Connecticut colonial times?
People went to Connecticut in order to find rich and fertile farmland.
What was the first major settlement in Connecticut?
The name of the first settlement in Connecticut was "New Hope", which is now known as "Hartford".
What was the climate of Connecticut in the 1600s?
not as cold as the new england colony but not as warm as the southern colony but that climate was good enough for the growing seasons. The climate in New York during 1600-1700 was between hot and cold. It was sort of like it is now but just a bit warmer.
What did Roger Sherman do to represent Connecticut?
Roger Sherman was a member of the Continental Congress, he helped draft the Constitution and the Articles of Confederation. He was also responsible for the Great Compromise (Connecticut Compromise). He had held positions in the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government for Connecticut. He was also in charge of the New Haven committees of correspondence.
What are negative things about the Connecticut colony?
Some negative aspects of the Connecticut colony included conflicts with Native American tribes over land, such as the Pequot War in 1637. Additionally, the colony's government was initially exclusive and limited to male property owners, leading to issues of inequality and lack of representation for other groups. The colony also struggled with religious intolerance, as Puritanism was the dominant religion and dissenters faced persecution.
Why was Connecticut established?
The reason Connecticut was founded was to escape the government of Massachusetts Bay Colony because people thought that less power was to be given to the government and that all white men could participate in government(man that was a long sentence). Hope this helps. The founder was Thomas Hooker.
Connecticuts economy in the colonail times?
The Connecticut colony had fertile soil, so the farming industry was very important. The closeness of the coastline also helped their fishing and whaling industry.
Who were the people who settled the Connecticut colony?
There were three colonies that settled in Connecticut that were combined under a royal charter in 1662. This unified Connecticut Colony was an English colony originally settled by the Puritans (River Colony) and combined the River Colony with the Saybrook and New Haven Colonies. The founders of the Connecticut Colony are considered to be Minister Thomas Hooker and Governor John Haynes.
