Hartford
Geography
With the Connecticut River to the east and fertile flat lands to the west, Hartford is found to be encircled by a flourished area of green. Along with its abundant fertility, its mild climate has also proven to be advantageous for the people and their crops.
Political Features
Hartford was founded in 1636 by a group of Puritans led by Reverend Thomas Hooker.
Later on in 1639 the Fundamental Orders were drafted, which was considered the first modern constitution in U.S. history. It established a democracy in which the wealthy controlled; nonetheless, the government was still based off of consent of the people. In addition, the orders constitutes three basic ideas. The first exhibits the belief of separation between church and state. The second states that taxation must be approved by the people. The last allows all freemen the right to elect the governor and magistrates. Because of these rules, the Fundamental Orders became a basis for modern day democracy.
Later on in 1639 the Fundamental Orders were drafted, which was considered the first modern constitution in U.S. history. It established a democracy in which the wealthy controlled; nonetheless, the government was still based off of consent of the people. In addition, the orders constitutes three basic ideas. The first exhibits the belief of separation between church and state. The second states that taxation must be approved by the people. The last allows all freemen the right to elect the governor and magistrates. Because of these rules, the Fundamental Orders became a basis for modern day democracy.
Economic Features
Since Hartford is surrounded by fertile grasslands, the people use agriculture in order to create a source of income. They then use these crops for trade with Natives. In addition, since Hartford is right next to the Connecticut River, they can use it for importing and exporting goods through ship trading.
Social Features
Thomas Hooker and his fellow Puritans founded Hartford in order to create a more carefree and religiously tolerant colony. They believed that the Massachusetts Bay Colony was too strict and oppressive (and too cramped in terms of land). Thus, the Puritans took approximately 100 people along with some animals in order to create a less tyrannical settlement.
New Haven
Geography
Right off the southern coast of Connecticut, New Haven is surrounded by flat lands along with rolling hills in the surrounding area. The climate is mild, allowing for a usable port and agricultural growth.
Political Features
Founded in 1638 by Puritans coming from the Massachusetts Bay Colony, New Haven was a settlement that required a much closer church and state relationship than the one of the Massachusetts Bay Colony.
Later on, two judges of this colony would soon be found condemning Charles I to death. However, following this event, Charles II granted Connecticut a charter, causing New Haven to merge with other democratic settlements.
Later on, two judges of this colony would soon be found condemning Charles I to death. However, following this event, Charles II granted Connecticut a charter, causing New Haven to merge with other democratic settlements.
Economic Features
As a colony off the coast of Connecticut, New Haven uses a port for imports and exports from ships to improve its economy. In addition to this, they also use the encircling flat lands for some agriculture and trade.
Social and Religious Features
New Haven was founded by Puritans coming from the Massachusetts Bay Colony. These Puritans wanted a more strict and oppressive society because they believed that the Massachusetts Bay Colony was not stringent enough. This caused them to migrate, which resulted in them creating New Haven, a society where only Puritans could live and practice their religion.