Connecticut

Geography Where is it located?
 * It is bordered by New York State on the west, Rhode Island on the east, Massachusetts on the north and by Long Island sound on the south.

What are the main geography features?
 * The Connecticut and Quinnipiac rivers which divide up the state along with it being on the coast.

Describe farming conditions.
 * Had great conditions for farming and it was the main income in Connecticut besides fishing.

How did geography affect the colonies development?

History

When was it colonized?
 * In 1633.

Who came and when?
 * People from Massachusetts in 1633.

What parts of Europe did they come from?
 * They where English settlers from Massachusetts.

Why did the come?
 * They wanted religious freedom.

Were there Native Americans living in the region? What happen to them?
 * There was Native Americans living in the region. They where given land and still own it to this day.

Social

What languages where spoken?
 * English and dutch.

What were the religious afflictions?
 * Puritans.

What was the role of women? >
 * The main role of women was to bear children, to prepare food, and make clothing. But there were also women who owned property, engaged in trade and even owned businesses.

Economics What did the colonists do to survive

What was the principal form of commerce?
 * Fishing, farming, and shipbuilding.

Was there slavery in Connecticut?
 * Yes there was.

Political

What type of charter was the colony given?
 * 1639 - Fundamental Orders; January 14
 * 1639 - Fundamental Agreement
 * 1643 - Government of New Haven Colony
 * 1662 - Charter of Connecticut

Terms:
 * 1) Triangle Trade: Triangle trade is the three main routes that formed a triangle in which slaves where traded off
 * 2) Salutary Neglect: A lasting British policy that kept the American colonies loyal toGreat Britain
 * 3) Mercantilism: An economic system that is used to promote the goals of government instead of individual wealth
 * 4) Great awakening: A group of religious revivals that spread across the American colonies
 * 5) Cash Crops: Crops that are grown to sell for money instead of consumption for family

French and Indian War [] [] []
 * The General Assembly ordered the colony of men to fight in the French and Indian war
 * There were more loyalists in Connecticut
 * Connecticut supported the ideas of the revolution.

Revolution []
 * 1) King Williams the 3rd
 * 2) Connecticut supported Imperialism.
 * 3) Military actions that took place were:
 * The Expedition of Crown Point
 * Eastern Connecticut Regiment joined the forces at Lake George
 * They filled the ranks and recruited people
 * Listed Soldiers
 * Capturing of Fort William Henry by Montcalm
 * 1) The Treaty of Ryswick was created and they were able to occupied and restored property
 * 2) Connecticut supported this constitution