Connecticut

Connecticut — page 1
CONNECTICUT THE CONSTITUTION STATE Connecticut Connecticut is a small state with big ambition Great wealth and industry are found within its compact borders Bustling cities welcome all kinds of businesses from insurance companies to factories Ivy League Yale University is one of the best schools in the nation Connecticut also has natural beauty and New England charm Rolling hills are filled with forests of oak hickory and maple trees Family farms contain stone walls dating back to the state's colonial ancestors The countryside is dotted with quaint towns built around village greens and white steepled churches The state's maritime history is on display at shoreline beaches and ocean port towns Connecticut's nickname is The Constitution State It was the first American colony to use democratic laws to unite its citizens This model of self governance was later used by America's Founding Fathers to help them write the United States Constitution The Chester Hadlyme Ferry carries visitors across the Connecticut River It is a state historical landmark CONNECTICUT