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First Settlers
This is a picture of Adriaen Block. He is the founder of Connecticut and was a Dutch explorer. He found Connecticut in 1614. -
Puritons
The Puritons left England for America. -
New Goverment
Reverend Thomas Hooker brought new ideas for the for the goverment in Connecticut. He was one of the founders of Hartford. -
French and Indian War
The French and Indian War started in 1756 and ended in1763. Over 5,000 men went to fight including alies and minutemen. -
The Fight Against Taxes
Connecticut had formed a group called the Sons of Liberty. 500 people surrounded the Jared Ingersoll and forced him to be Connecticut's tax collector. -
Fight For Independence
Over 32,000 men went to fight for indepence from the Britissh. This is a picture of the British retreating. -
Boston Tea Party
About 32,000 men from Connecticut helped with the Boston Tea Party and fought for Independence. -
Connecticut
Connecticut was the 5th state in America.
