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The Thirteen Colonies - Connecticut (The Thirteen Colonies)
The Thirteen Colonies Connecticut - The Thirteen Colonies Author:Christina M. Girod The colony of Connecticut was founded by religious dissenters from England and Massachusetts -- the Puritans. Their strict moral code and fierce independence helped to develop the prevailing values important to New England: an emphasis on education, self-government, industry thrift, and the rights of the individual. The experiences of the Conn... more »ecticut colonists led to their becoming early leaders in the fight for American independence. (20020801)« less