The Historical Evolution of Connecticut

"Connecticut" comes from Indian language, which means "tidal river basin". It was originally the residence of Indians. There are about 5000-7000 native Indians in this state. There are modern cities, forest-covered mountains and quiet villages dotted with 17 and18th century houses. Although there are no megacities, it is a highly industrialized country with the highest per capita income. The manufacturing industry is very developed, and many new American industrial products were put into production here first. Good employment opportunities, educational institutions and beautiful living environment attract more immigrants.

The Dutch first sailed into the Connecticut River. 1634 British immigrants came here. 1637, the British defeated the Indian natives in the state and occupied this place. 1788 65438+/kloc-0 ratified the constitution on October 9, becoming the fifth of the original 13 states in the United States.

1840 Irish immigrants began to arrive. After the civil war, France and Canada also immigrated here. /kloc-In the late 20th century, immigrants mainly came from Italy, Poland, Austria-Hungary and Russia. Most Italian immigrants live in New Haven; The two poles are concentrated in the Nogtak River basin; French-speaking Canadians mainly live in the northeast; From 65438 to 0970, black immigrants increased to 6%, mostly concentrated in cities; Puerto Ricans mainly live in Stanford and Bridgeport.

Connecticut has many American firsts: the first American public middle school was established in1640; First construction of toll roads; Built the first main battleship Cromwell with 16 cannons in the United States; The first anesthetic; First doctorate (at Yale University); The first telephone exchange; The first steamboat; The first lollipop, hamburger patties. 1639, the state enacted the Basic Law for the first time to ensure that every citizen has the right to vote. This basic law is recognized as the oldest written constitution in the world. On June 5438+1October 65438+1October 2008, Connecticut became the second region in the United States to recognize same-sex marriage after Massachusetts.