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Connecticut
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I founded a whole colony. What have you done lately?
Connecticut Founded: 1636 Stop laughing at my name! I founded a whole colony. What have you done lately? Founder: Rev. Thomas Hooker
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Reason: Political/Religious difference with Massachusetts
Connecticut Reason: Political/Religious difference with Massachusetts Let’s thank God that we aren’t in Massachusetts anymore!
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Capitals: Hartford and New Haven
Connecticut Capitals: Hartford and New Haven
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Connecticut Name: From the Mohegan quinnitukqut, meaning "place of long tidal river".
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Agriculture: Small farms, some specialty crops (like onions)
Connecticut Agriculture: Small farms, some specialty crops (like onions)
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Economy: Trading, ship building, rum, furniture
Connecticut Economy: Trading, ship building, rum, furniture
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Fundamental Orders & Charter Oak
Connecticut Other Stuff: Fundamental Orders & Charter Oak
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