Connecticut Colony:
-Was an English colony located in North America that became the U.S state of Connecticut
-Originally known as the River Colony, it was organized on March 3, 1636 as a haven for Puritan gentlemen
-After early struggles with the Dutch, the English had gained control of the colony permanently by the late 1630's
-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 occured in the colony of Connecticut
Key Players: BUI's
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 teh drafting of laws and legal frameworks in both Massachusetts and Connecticut
-He was on the committee that drafted the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut, which has been called on of 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
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