Connecticut: The Constitution State

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Connecticut: The Constitution State — page 1 — 4 CONNECTICUT Fruits and vegetables are among the crops grown in Connecticut Connecticut was one of the original 13 states On Jan 9 1788 it became the fifth state to enter the Union The sperm whale was chosen as Connecticut’s official state animal in 1975 During the 1800s Connecticut was ranked second only to Massachusetts in the nation’s whaling industry Whales were caught and their oil was used in lamps and other products Today the sperm whale is an endangered species INTRODUCTION Connecticut is one of six New England states located in the northeastern corner of the United States Despite being the third smallest state in the country Connecticut has much to offer The state is a perfect combination of old and new It is a place where busy seaports blend into magnificent coastal views and where bustling cities are supported by colonial architecture In the countryside autumn leaves provide a vibrant backdrop for the state’s many white-steepled churches Connecticut’s beauty is quite breathtaking Since Connecticut is believed to have the world’s first written constitution it is not surprising that its official nickname is the Constitution State In the 1700s and 1800s Connecticut Yankee peddlers traveled across the country with horse-drawn carts that were filled with various items for sale Some Connecticut Yankee peddlers reportedly sold small wood-carved nutmegs in place of real nutmegs and so Connecticut also became known as the Nutmeg State White-steepled churches dot the Connecticut countryside

Connecticut: The Constitution State

Connecticut: The Constitution State

Learn about the geography, culture, and climate of Connecticut.

About This Book

By: Britannica Digital Learning

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Published by: Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.

9-12Age Range

6.8AR

30Pages

Cities & CulturesSubject

1040LLexile

15-30 minsReading Time

YGuided Reading

YFountas & Pinnell

70DRA

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