Connecticut History
Earthquake Hazards Program: Earthquake History of Connecticut
The most severe earthquake in Connecticut'shistory occurred at EastHaddam on May 16, 1791. ... URL: http://neic.usgs.gov/neis/states/connecticut/connecticut_history.html ... Earthquake History of Connecticut ... [Read More]
History
Early in its existence Hartford made a significant contribution to the burgeoning society. The Fundamental Orders adopted by the colony in 1639, was the first document in history to establish a government by the consent of the people. The pattern was followed by the framers of the United States Constitution, giving Connecticut its nickname, "The Constitution State." ... [Read More]
Connecticut State Capitol Tours - Home
View items important to Connecticut history , including statues of Connecticut State Hero Nathan Hale, Civil War Governor William Buckingham, and the "Genius of Connecticut." ... [Read More]
Senator Joe Lieberman: Learning Center
The girls, both students at Hall Memorial School, were among 19 selected from over half a million students across the country to present their projects at the Smithsonian American Art Museum. Elizabeth created a presentation entitled “The Second American Revolution: Elizabeth Cady Stanton and her Fight”. Sadie’s project was called “The Beatles: Communicating to their Generation”. Elizabeth also won the Women's History award co-sponsored by the Coordinating Council for Women in History, the National Women's History Project, and the Lois Zapolsky Memorial Fund. The prize is awarded to the best project that focuses on the contribution, accomplishments, experiences, and perspectives of women throughout time and societies. ... [Read More]
The President's Budget & Connecticut
Improving Healthcare. Doubles funding for NIH medical research on important health issues like cancer, the largest funding increase in NIH history. Creates more than 1,200 new community health centers nationwide to make health care more accessible. ... The President’s Budget funds America’s priorities, provides the largest debt reduction in history and provides fair and responsible tax relief. In Connecticut, the budget: ... History & Tours | Kids | Your Government | Appointments | Jobs | Contact | Text only ... [Read More]
EDSITEment - Websites
Created through the joint efforts of the Western History/Geneology Department of the Denver Public Library and the Colorado Historical Society, this site is an archive of more than one million images documenting the history of Colorado and the American West. ... Texas Beyond History ( NEW ) ... This French-language site, designed and hosted at the City University of New York and associated with a French non-profit educational association, focuses on the history, society, and literature of various French-speaking islands located throughout the world. ... [Read More]
Recreation.gov
Connecticut Home Page Connecticut Tourism Site Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection Connecticut Division of Wildlife Connecticut Fisheries Program Connecticut Hunting / Fishing Licenses State History/Geography State Parks Fees State Parks Site State Fish Hatcheries State Events Site ... [Read More]
NAEP -- State Profiles. Educational Assessments by State. Student demographics. School characteristics. State comparisons.
State Profiles present key data about each state's student and school population and its NAEP testing history and results. The profiles provide easy access to all NAEP data for participating states and links to the most recent state report cards for all available subjects. ... [Read More]
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