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Geography and Climate of Connecticut Colony by api-453149467 is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The Connecticut colony was founded in the 1630s by Thomas Hooker to have religious freedom. It was located along the Atlantic coast in New England. Most early colonists came from Massachusetts. The colony had long, cold winters and short, mild summers. Major industries included fishing, whaling, timber, and farming, though farming was difficult due to the rocky soil. Notable geographic features included mountains and forests.
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