The National Rifle Association of America was established back in 1871 with advocacies relating to gun ownership. The organization promotes gun ownership, gun use and safety, and aims to protect hunting and self-defense activities across the US. The NRA is involved with promoting legal gun use across America.
Exploration and Settlement of Connecticut. The first European settlers in the Connecticut area were the Dutch. In 1614, Adriaen Block explored the lands along the Connecticut River. Settlement did not occur until 1633, when a small fort was erected at the site of Hartford, then called New Hope. In that year, a small party from Plymouth also entered the Connecticut River.
Year Connecticut Colony Founded: c. 1635/1636; Colonists were moving into and starting towns in future Connecticut in 1635 but the main towns did not join together to form the Connecticut colony until 1636. Founded By: Thomas Hooker and a group of Massachusetts colonists. Motivation for Founding: Individuals from the Massachusetts colony moved to what would become Connecticut because they were looking for more freedom and financial opportunities. Significant Events: 1  Pequot War - 1636-1637 - This 'war' was fought between the settlers in Connecticut and the Pequot Indians.