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Birth — 1730 11 February 1730 Wethersfield, Crown Colony of Connecticut
The War of 1812 was a conflict between the United States and Great Britain, lasting from 1812 to 1815. It was primarily fueled by issues such as trade restrictions due to Britain's ongoing war with France, impressment of American sailors into the British Navy, and British support of Native American tribes against American expansion. The war ended with the Treaty of Ghent, restoring pre-war boundaries but resolving few of the initial disputes.
The name Connecticut originates from the Algonquian word 'Quinnehtukqut' (beside the long tidal river). (statesymbolsusa.org)
Prior to 1638 - Connecticut, New England 1638 - 1662 - New Haven Colony 1662 - 1687 - Connecticut Colony 1688 - 1689 - Dominion of New England 1690 - 1787 - Crown Colony of Connecticut January 5, 1788 - Connecticut becomes 5th U.S. state
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