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17. What did the average colonial man, woman, child look like?

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17. What did the average colonial man, woman, child look like?

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Men wore starched collars called ruffs. Women wore frames made of wood or whalebone under their dresses. However the farthing ale was soon discarded and the ruff evolved into a large lace collar (for those who could afford it).

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bDC3J73pys

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15.How did they feel about public education?

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15.How did they feel about public education?

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They had school for 6 months. Students did not have to attend school for the whole six months but the school was still there encase they wanted to attend.

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14.What was the capital and two other major major cities or towns? What was at the center of these cities/towns?

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14.What was the capital and two other major major cities or towns? What was at the center of these cities/towns?

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The capital of Connecticut was Hartford and it was right in the middle of the state. In the center of these towns there would be churches.

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13.What type of government did the colony have and who were allowed to be in charge?

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13.What type of government did the colony have and who were allowed to be in charge?

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Colonial Connecticut became a Charter Colony which was largely self-governed. The Fundamental Orders of Connecticut were adopted by free men of Hartford, Wethersfield and Windsor. The charter established the rules of government, but allowed the Connecticut colonists a great amount of freedom within those rules.

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12.What rights did the colonists have and from where did they get their rights (Magna Carta, English Bill of Rights, Mayflower Compact)? 

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12.What rights did the colonists have and from where did they get their rights (Magna Carta, English Bill of Rights, Mayflower Compact)? 

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A charter colony which was largely self governed. It established the rules of government, but allowed the colonists a great amount of freedom.

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10. How did most in the colony feel about slavery (necessary or not necessary)? Did your colony have slave codes?

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10. How did most in the colony feel about slavery (necessary or not necessary)? Did your colony have slave codes?

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Connecticut citizens did not participate directly in the slave trade in the late 17th century. Since the average price of a black slave in Connecticut was ~22 that year and the rate in Massachusetts was ~0 to ~20, this was a worthwhile venture for a Boston slaver.

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11. how was life different between life in the city/towns or rural areas? 

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11. how was life different between life in the city/towns or rural areas? 

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The town had blacksmiths, schoolmasters, doctors, weavers, shoemakers, a minister, farmers, cabinetmakers, millers, servants and merchants.

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9.How was crime and punishment dealt with (What were considered crimes)?

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9.How was crime and punishment dealt with (What were considered crimes)?

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Some of the crimes were blasphemy, idleness, adultery, and stealing, and the punishments were harsh and swift. Whipping posts located on town greens were common ways to create social control.

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8. What were the class differences in the different colonies?

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8. What were the class differences in the different colonies?

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They had four different classes. The gentry, the middle class, the indentured servants, and the slaves. The gentry were basically the ones who owned the slaves.

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7.What was their relationship with Native Americans?

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7.What was their relationship with Native Americans?

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Native Americans welcomed the Puritans to their shores because they thought that the Puritans, with their armed men, would protect them. The settlers gave them in exchange would harm them more than the monetary relief: disease, firearms, whiskey, and demand for material goods that would take away their independence.

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6. How did these colonies make money or What was their economy based on?

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6. How did these colonies make money or What was their economy based on?

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Their economy was based on Farming,(crops and livestock) Shipbuilding, fishing and Whaling.

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5. What religions were practiced/allowed?

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5. What religions were practiced/allowed?

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They were Puritans. The Fundamental Orders guaranteed the right to vote to all men who were member of the Puritan church. The Puritans of New Heaven agreed to live by the "Word of God".

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4. Where did most of the people in the colony come from? 

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4. Where did most of the people in the colony come from? 

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Thomas Hooker convinced his family and about 100 others to join him to live in Connecticut.

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3.where they transported good into the interior of the colony?

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3.where they transported good into the interior of the colony?

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They used ships to transport their trades but they also went on foot and/or wagons.

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2. What were the main geographical features of each?

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2. What were the main geographical features of each?

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Connecticut is a New England state bordered by Massachusetts to the north, Rhode Island to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the south, and New York to the west. In Connecticut there were Rivers, lakes, And Mountains, Forest hills, and seacoast.  The name of the river comes from the Native American word "Quinnehtukqut," meaning "beside the long tidal river." The state was named for the river.

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It was located next to New York (left- West) and New Jersey (right-East). Out of the three areas, Connecticut was located in the New England Colony.