Norwich, Connecticut

church (AP, 48). Everyone in the Massachusetts Bay Colony was required to pay taxes for the government-supported church, regardless of their religious beliefs (AP, 47). New Haven was founded in 1638 but was then merged with the settlements in the Connecticut Valley in 1662 by the crown after sheltering two of the judges that sentenced Charles I to death. The Indians in New England originally befriended the English settlers and even helped them celebrate the first Thanksgiving. However, as the…

Marblehead was established as a fishing community in 1649 and trade with cities became a major source of income for many of the town’s inhabitants. One of the most efficient ways to transport goods at this time was by train. For my Area of Inquiry project I would like to research the history of the trade by means of train into and out of the town. My project will start with research of the Boston and Maine Railroad Company. This information can be found on various websites for and about the…

Mark Twain's minor characters point out societal problems during the 1840’s. When introduced to Boggs and Sherburn the reader experiences true southern justice. Sherburn shot Boggs in the middle of the street in broad daylight. This example of southern justice precedes a mob going to Sherburn’s house to lynch him. Sherburn tells the mob the truth that the people there to lynch him are cowards. He makes a point to say that juries in court will not give the death penalty for fear of their own…

The Protestant Reformation Produces Puritanism Martin Luther started the Protestant Reformation in 1517 when he nailed the 95 Theses on the door of Wittenberg Cathedral. The most basic of Luther’s ideas were … The Bible or scripture was the source of God’s word People were saved by the grace of God (salvation comes as an undeserved gift from God). People are saved by having faith in Christ, not by any “good works” the person could have done. John Calvin preached Calvinism that stressed…

The government of the United States is one of the many aspects that make it unique when compared to other great nations. The historical events and individuals that created it, are seen as heroes in modern day society. Among these historical figures are the infamous Founding Fathers if the United States. The term Founding Fathers often refers to the individuals of the Thirteen British Colonies who led the American Revolution against the British Crown (England). An abundance of factors…

Originally political parties were seen as skeptical by our Founding Fathers and therefore opposed. However, today our government has political parties. Political parties attempt to gain control of the government and influence its decisions. The two most influential parties in the American Government are the Republican and Democratic Party. These two parties have very contrasting beliefs. Democrats believe in “the need for intervention by government in the form of more and bigger programs” and…

The picture perfect girl. Straight A’s at an Ivy League school, co-founder of Yale’s very own German Club and a volunteer at an organization called Best Buddies. Suzanne Jovin seemed to have nothing but a perfect life until the night of December 4th, 1998. Suzanne’s murder not only left many people in shock but also at unease. Suzanne’s killer still has yet to be found. The suspects and crime itself causes the question of WHY? I believe Billy is responsible for the brutal stabbing and murder of…

The American flag is seen as one of the largest icons of America still to this day. The American flag we see today consists of thirteen stripes and fifty stars, and it was created in 1777 on June fourteenth. In this version, the thirteen stripes represent the thirteen colonies and the stars represent the fifty states. The colors on the flag also have their own meanings; white stands for innocence, red stands for valor, and blue stands for perseverance. The flag was created by the Continental…

England, however, there existed a form of direct democracy. This was in the New England Confederation. It was an inter-colonial alliance between the Bay Colony and Plymouth in Massachusetts, and New Haven and the scattered valley settlements in Connecticut. Each region had 2 votes, that all male colonists could take part in. This was the first united representative government in America. The Chesapeake region again sits in the middle between the extremes of New England and the Southern…

My person is nathan hale he was a white patriot in the american revolution. he helped with the siege on the british when there were the first casualties of war. He also served in connecticut. He was also a spy for the patriots and went to new york city to spy on the british when he was 21 years old. His last words were ¨ my only regret is that i have but one life to give for my country.¨ Hale, Nathan (June 6, 1755 - Sept. 22, 1776), patriot, spy, hanged by the British, long known as the…