A Petition for Freedom in 1779

How did laws and rules in the colonies both promote and hinder freedom and equality?

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Getting Around Connecticut

How have changes in technology affected local communities over the past 140 years?

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Indigenous Communities of Connecticut

Where did Native/Indigenous communities live in the past and where do they live in Connecticut today?

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William Grimes – Seeking Freedom in Connecticut

How can we find out about people and places in the past?

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Natural Disasters in Connecticut

What role does climate play in people’s lives?

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Lovely St. School, Avon, 1912

Kids in Connecticut History: Image Analysis Skill-Builder

In what ways have the lives of children in Connecticut changed or stayed the same over time?

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Accused: 17th-Century Witch Trials

What factors led to the 17th-century witchcraft trials in Connecticut?

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Caleb Brewster & The Culper Ring

In what ways did “ordinary” Americans contribute to the American Revolution?

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