Connecticut

The diversity of the U.S. traces back to the beginning when the northern and southern colonies were established. Northern colonies were founded by pilgrims who wanted religious freedom, whereas southern colonies were founded to grant colonists opportunities for land ownership. Their differences and similarities in economic, political and religious is what shaped our country into what we are today. However their differences caused strife and a lack of understanding that eventually led to the…

To form a more perfect union, “We the People” need to fight to restrain the size of the government to prevent encroachment on the rights of individuals and families by an unrestrained and massive centralized governance system. This great nation found its beginnings in separating from the excessively powerful and abusively controlling government of Great Britain, proving that a big government society is destined to fail. The 13 colonies, starting in 1607, when Jamestown was founded in Virginia,…

New England Forests When the pilgrims arrived in 1620, they cut down most of the forests in the New England area in order to clear land for farming and to build houses. However, from 1850 to 1950, many people abandoned farms in favor of jobs in the textile industry. Others moved away because the land in the Midwest was cheaper. In any case, once these farmers left, the forest ecosystem began to recover. Seeds were carried to the abandoned fields by animals and the wind. Over time, the fields had…

the Mission and Values of Connecticut College is the essentialness of honesty and moral integrity, and being true to one’s self. A large aspect of Connecticut College is the honor code, which is highlighted in the Adherence to Common Ethical and Moral Standards section of the Mission and Values. “The principles of justice, impartiality, and fairness - the foundations for equity - are paramount.” This value of honesty and moral integrity is one of the many things Connecticut College is known…

Whether you’re looking to build a quaint cottage, charming craftsman, or coastal getaway home— Connecticut Valley Homes can make your dream home a reality. These expert modular home builders, with offices located in East Lyme, Fairfield, and Westerly, CT, are here to explain the benefits of modular homes. Since 1981, Connecticut Valley Homes has been designing and building custom modular homes in Connecticut, Rhode Island, Block Island, and Fishers Island. First of all, what is a modular home?…

Glaciation had four major effects on Connecticut. The first one is Jobs pond, a kettle hole. A kettle hole is a chunk of glacier that broke off and sat in one spot. The glacier melted and created a pond ( Jobs pond). However there is no tributaries coming in or out of this pond so the only other…

and basements. Some common warning signs of water seepage include water stains on walls, wet carpet, mold growth, foundation settlement, and musty odors. At Residential ResQ, we are dedicated to solving your water seepage issues for your home in Connecticut. What causes water seepage in basements? There are several factors that cause water seepage, but the most common include: - High water table around…

The team to watch this year in the NCAA tournament is the University of Connecticut Women’s Basketball team. Their perfect one hundred and eight game streak and four back to back national championships has earned them the title, Dynasty. While this resume is almost uncomparable with any other sports record out there, there are those who believe that the UConn Huskies are hurting the progress of women's basketball and overall the progress of women's sports. Jack Brewster, of the University Wire…

Wilton Connecticut real estate remains in high demand for a number of reasons. Some residents move to the area to take advantage of the superb educational system, and others find they come for the wide variety of cultural and recreational activities to be found in the area. Regardless of why one chooses to move to this area of Connecticut, this is one town that any potential resident of Connecticut should check out. Demographics When one asks about the Demographics in Wilton Connecticut, they…

From around 1780 to around 1840, America struggled with the Constitutional Convention, Federalism and anti-federalism, the war of 1812 during the Jeffersonian age, the Jacksonian age, and the fight for equal right for all people living in America. Struggling through these events is what made America become the country it is today. In 1787, the Constitutional Convention was held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. One of the major dissuasions at the Convention was how the states would be…