Connecticut was originally established by the Dutch in the early 1630s. Eventually, the English drove the Dutch out and gained control of CT. It was officially founded in 1635 for political and religious freedom after a disagreement with the Massachusetts Bay colony.
Towns often developed near oases because it was easy access to water and they could farm there.
Maryland was the refuge for catholics
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this is important because it let's us have a say in what we do. it makes us our own person.
He died circumnavigating the globe, finding a route to the orient.