Connecticut

Connecticut

Senators: KBLACKLEY F7 (D), PMANNION D4 (D)

Representatives: LMCDERMOTT D6 (D)

CT. Flag- the state flag displays the Arms of the State on each side. The most important features on the flag are the three grape vines in the middle of the shield.[Kblackley] 5 representatives, Joe Courtney, Rosa Delauro, Jim Himes, John Larson, Christopher Murphy [Kblackley] 1- is a state located in the New England region of the northeastern United States. (PMANNION) 2- state seal-(PMANNION) 3- The state borders Rhode Island to the east, Massachusetts to the north, New York to the west, and because various islands of New York span Connecticut's entire coast, New York as well to the south. (PMANNION) 4- Connecticut is the 29th most populous state, with 3.4 million residents, and is ranked 48th in size by area, making it the 4th most densely populated state.(PMANNION) 5- Called the "Constitution State" or the "Nutmeg state", Connecticut has a long history dating from early colonial times and was influential in the development of the federal government.(PMANNION) The state animal is the Sperm Whale. Was named the state animal in 1975. It was the state animal because of its contribute to Connecticut's history. It is now a endangered specie. [Kblackley] 6-Has earned the nickname the "Provision State" because of its ability to supply whatever products were necessary. (LMCDERMOTT) 7- Hartford is the the states capital, and there largest city too. (LMCDERMOTT) 8- 82% residents in Connecticut are white. 9% of African Americans. The other 9% are of mutiple races like Asian Americans, Native Americans, hispanic and etc. (LMCDERMOTT) 9- Average daytime temperature in the summer is 70 F, and in the winter 24 F. Earns about 40-50 inches of precipation annually. (LMCDERMOTT) 10- Thomas Hooker was the founder of the city of Hartford, which Connecticut's capital. (LMCDERMOTT) The state hero is Nathan Hale. He was a soldier for the continental army during the American Revolutionary War. He is best remembered for his speech before being hung. He said, " I only regret that I have but one life to give my country." [Kblackley] The state song is " Yankee Doodle." There is said to be more than 190 versions of this song, so no one knows the exact words to this song. The words go back to the 15th century. During the Revolutionary War British troops would make fun of the colonists by using this song.[Kblackley]