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Moments that shaped Connecticut

1636
Hartford Founded
1636

Hartford Founded

In 1636, Thomas Hooker led a group of settlers from Massachusetts Bay Colony to establish...

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1639
Fundamental Orders
1639

Fundamental Orders

In 1639, Connecticut colonists adopted the Fundamental Orders, a governing document often...

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1788
Connecticut Statehood
1788

Connecticut Statehood

On January 9, 1788, Connecticut became the fifth state to ratify the United States Constit...

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1806
Insurance Industry Growth
1806

Insurance Industry Growth

Hartford emerged as America's insurance capital during the nineteenth century, with major...

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1839
Amistad Case
1839

Amistad Case

In 1839, captive Africans aboard the schooner Amistad seized control of the ship and were...

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1874
Mark Twain in Hartford
1874

Mark Twain in Hartford

Samuel Clemens, known as Mark Twain, made his home in Hartford, Connecticut, where he wrot...

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1901
Submarine Innovation
1901

Submarine Innovation

Connecticut became a leading center of submarine design and construction in the early twen...

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1938
Great New England Hurricane
1938

Great New England Hurricane

The Great New England Hurricane of 1938 struck Connecticut with devastating force, killing...

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1940s
Wartime Manufacturing
1940s

Wartime Manufacturing

Connecticut's factories operated at full capacity during World War II, producing aircraft...

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Modern Era
Finance, Education, and Innovation
Modern Era

Finance, Education, and Innovation

Today, Connecticut combines world-class universities, a skilled workforce, and a diverse e...

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