03.06.13

[4th LizzK]

Colony of Connecticut

• Settled/Conquered
  • Was an English colony in North America that became the US state of Connecticut.
  • Originally known as the River Colony, it was organized on March 3, 1636 as a haven or Puritan gentlemen.
  • After early struggles with the Dutch, the English had gained control of the colony permanently by the late 1630s.
  • Two other English colonies in the present-day state of Connecticut were merged into the Colony of Connecticut: Saybrook Colony in 1644, and New Haven Colony in 1662.
  • The Charter Oak Incident also occurred in the Colony of Connecticut.
• Key Players
  • Thomas Hooker
    • Was a prominent Puritan colonial leader.
    • Left Massachusetts Bay Colony when he became upset with church leaders there.
    • He was also an author who wrote of very religious issues and materials especially in references to elections and appointments.
    • Known as the Father of Connecticut.
    • A great speaker of Christianity.
  • John Haynes
    • 5th Governor of Massachusetts Bay Colony.
    • 1st Governor of Connecticut.
    • Haynes was influential in the drafting of laws and legal frameworks in both Massachusetts and Connecticut.
    • He was on the committee that drafted the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut, was has been called on o the first written constitutions.
  •  John Davenport
    • Was an English Puritan clergyman and co-founder of the American colony of New Haven (Eaton was the other co-founder).
    • He was a religious leader who was also a pastor in the church.
  • John Winthrop the Younger.
    • Was a founder of Connecticut.
    • Also became a Governor.
    • His father was important in the Massachusetts Bay Colony. (Founder)

Research:

1. The Charter Oak Incident
   1. Write 2.4n paragraphs in your group.
   2. Always round up even in the number ends in .2
   3. Minimum number in your group is 3.
   4. No flying solo or pairs.
   5. Due 11:59 pm tonight.
   6. Thanks.
      1. You're welcome.