Get introduced to England’s King Charles II and why May 29,1660, was such an important moment for the English Monarchy. Determine what system of governing had been in existence during Charles II’s time away from England. Learn who John Winthrop Jr. was and how he made contributions to both the Massachusetts & Connecticut Colonies. Agree if people residing in the Connecticut Colony had shown concern about possible potential rule following Charles II’s restoration. Learn what defines a charter along with how Governor Winthrop went about securing one from the king. Go behind the scenes and learn how Connecticut Colony’s boundaries were defined under 1662 Charter. Determine whether or not the 1662 Charter allowed Connecticut Colony to do such things as making its own laws to choosing their own governor. Go forward to year of 1681 and learn what King Charles II had done for Mr. William Penn. Learn exactly what the 1681 Charter of Pennsylvania brought about. Agree if in fact the Charter of 1681 happened to also include a portion of the property already given to Connecticut Colony twenty years prior. Discover what course of events had unfolded come year 1754 involving Susquehanna Company from Hartford, Connecticut. Learn which Indian Tribe received protection from the Iroquois by mid 1750’s. Understand exactly what the Connecticut Yankees engaged in doing from 1754-1762. Explore how James Hamilton, Pennsylvania’s Governor, went as far as writing two written messages to Connecticut Officials regarding Connecticut Yankees having moved into Wyoming Valley. Receive a timeline of events which took place between April-October 1763 involving Lenape Indian Nation and Connecticut Yankees.
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