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Colonial Connecticut
Economy
Religion/Society
Government
French and Indian War
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Who founded the colony of Connecticut?
Thomas Hooker.
100
What was very popular in the economy of colonial Connecticut?
Shipbuilding.
100
Most settlers practiced what religion?
A form of Protestantism like Calvinism or Reformed.
100
The government of Colonial Connecticut was headed by whom?
A governor.
100
In what year did England and France begin the series of four wars?
The beginning of 1689
200
What is the capital of Connecticut?
Hartford.
200
What was the most common occupation?
Farming
200
What groups were harassed and often persecuted?
Non-Congregationalists (Quakers, Baptists, and Anglicans)
200
What was the first written constitution of Connecticut and also America?
The Fundamental Orders of Connecticut.
200
Between what two years did England and France fight three wars?
Between 1689 and 1754.
300
What group of people settled in Connecticut?
Puritans.
300
Majority of the workforce consisted of whom? State at least 3.
Manual workers, servants, apprentices, sailors, hired hands and semi-skilled tradesmen.
300
What laws provided penalties for offenses against God's word?
The "Blue Laws"
300
Under the constitution, who was Connecticut's first governor?
John Haynes
300
How long did the three conflicts last?
For more than 50 years.
400
Connecticut is apart what region?
Connecticut is apart of the New England region/colonies.
400
The economy of Colonial Connecticut was based off of what ?
Manufacturing
400
Why was the church weakened during the 18th century?
The increasing number of dissenters from the Congregational order.
400
The constitution ordained that annually there would be two general assemblies. In what two months would the general assemblies be held?
April and September
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When did the fourth and final war begin?
In 1754.
500
Why was the colony of Connecticut founded?
For freedom and financial opportunities
500
Name at least three of the crops farmers grew.
Corn, oats, rye, barley, peas, squash, turnips, and wheat.
500
Who disestablished the church by the Connecticut constitution of 1818?
A coalition of dissenters
500
In April, the officers of government were elected by who?
The freemen
500
Why did the French and Indian war occur?
The two countries fought over land each controlled in America. Both wanted control of the whole continent.