Welcome to Connecticut

Connecticut was founded by Thomas Hooker

• founded in 1636
• founded in Hartford
• the name Connecticut is a Native American name

Geography

• Mountains
• Thick with trees
• Rivers
• Poor, rocky soil that made farming difficlt

Religion

• Puritans only
• No religious freedom

Economy

• Ship building
• Town life
• Rum-Alcoholic drink

I hope you want to move to Connecticut