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Connecticut's seal for statehood
Connecticut became the 5th state in 1788. -
Ending Slavery in Connecticut
Slavery ended in Connecticut in 1848 -
Great Depression
During the Great Depression,Govenor Wilbur Cross creates jobs for the unemployed. -
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Boom!
Connecticut industries boom, providing war materials for World War 2 -
Insurance Capital of the World
Hartford is reconized as the insurance capital of the world. -
Woman state governor
Ella Grasso became the first woman to be elected state governor -
African American Mayor
Afercan American Thirman Milner is elected mayor of Hartford -
Jodi Rell
Jodi Rell became governor after John Rowland -
The U.S. Senates
The U.S. senates continues strong support for the defense industry -
Into the Olimpics
Julie Chu from Fairfield, Connecticut got in to the Olimpics.
