The+Connecticut+Question+Page

__Q & A Page &__ __Short Biography__

Q: When was the colony founded? A: The colony was founded in 1638 by Thomas Hooker.

Q: What's the name of the first settlement? A: The first settlement was in Windsor.

Q: What is the group that founded the colony? A: The Puritans established settlements in Windsor, Wethersfield, and Hartford. In 1639, these communities created the Connecticut Colony.

Q: What are some reasons for why the colony was founded? A: Pilgrims were being persecuted for their religion beliefs so they left Massachusetts to colonize in Connecticut.
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Q: What was the major economic activity of the colony? A:

Q: What is the present day capital? A: The capital is Hartford.

Q: Was it a royal, charter, or proprietary colony? A: It was a charter colony. King Charles II grated the charter to recognize the existing government. This established it's North and South borders as Massachusetts and Long Island Sound.

__Short Biography on Thomas Hooker__ Thomas Hooker was born into a Puritan family. He had very strong religions beliefs. When he and several other people sailed to Massachusetts, he encountered problems because of his religion views. He later moved to Connecticut where he helped develop the city of Hartford. (**do you think i could add more?)**

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