Notes:
Colony of Connecticut: It was an English colony located in North America that became the US state of Connecticut. Was 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 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. He left Massachusetts Bay Colony when he became upset with church leaders there. He was also an author who worte of very religious issues and materials especially in references to elections and appointments. He was known as the father of Connecticut. He was a great speaker of Christianity.
JOHN HAYNES: 5th governor of Massachusetts Bay Colony. 1st governor of Connecticut.
-He was influential in the drafting of laws and legal frameworks in bot Massachusetts and Connecticut. He was on the committee that drafted the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut, which was been called one of the first written constitutions.
JOHN DAVENPORT: He was an Engligh 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, and his father was important in the Massachusetts Bay Colony.
RESEARCH: research the Charter Oak incident...8 paragraphs between my group
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