George Washington our founder
By Phoebe Charpentier
George Washington was born in Virginia in 1732. Virginia was one of the original thirteen colonies ruled by England. George grew up on a farm and loved to fish and ride his horse. George had lots of brothers and sisters but he looked up mostly to his older brother Lawrence. Lawrence was an English soldier. George wanted to be just like him. George was homeschooled. He was taught to write by copying a book about good manners into a notebook. When George turned 16 he moved in with his brother Lawrence on a farm called Mount Vernon. He hunted wild animals, rode horses and had parties. Life was a dream for George. He got a job using special tools to measure land so that people could make accurate maps. George loved the land which made his job better for him. |
In 1753 George, a tall and
strong man, became a soldier. George fought bravely for England. They won the war against France for what is now America. Six years later he married a woman named Martha Custis. Her and her two children moved to Mount Vernon with George. The next 16 years George spent being a farmer. In 1775 George was called to war again but this time England would be the enemy. The American Colonies wished to be free. George was chosen to lead them as a general. England was strong and wealthy world power. They were ready to fight against the colonies. With someone as witty as George for their leader America fought to victory. It was then that they officially became the USA. The new country appointed George Washington as the first president on April 30, 1789. Washington may have not thought of himself as a great leader, but he has become one of the most important presidents America has ever had. |
The history of the lollipop
By Tyuanah Watson
What is a lollipop? The dictionary says it is a noun; a lump of hard candy on the end of the stick. In the 1800s a Connecticut maker of chocolate caramel candy thought that putting candy on a stick made it easier to eat.
A customer, George Smith, liked the idea. He decided to name the candy after his favorite horse, Lolly Pop; he later trademarked the name. They were successful until the Depression when Smith stopped production and the name fell into public domain.
Over time, lollipops have taken on different looks. They have been traditional hard candy on a stick or ring. Whether traditional or novel, the lollipop is stilled enjoyed by many.
What is a lollipop? The dictionary says it is a noun; a lump of hard candy on the end of the stick. In the 1800s a Connecticut maker of chocolate caramel candy thought that putting candy on a stick made it easier to eat.
A customer, George Smith, liked the idea. He decided to name the candy after his favorite horse, Lolly Pop; he later trademarked the name. They were successful until the Depression when Smith stopped production and the name fell into public domain.
Over time, lollipops have taken on different looks. They have been traditional hard candy on a stick or ring. Whether traditional or novel, the lollipop is stilled enjoyed by many.
Inventions made in Connecticut
By Maddy Wilson
Did you know that Connecticut made the first license plate? Or that Connecticut is the birthplace of the first typewriter? Connecticut has made many great inventions, such as the Frisbee and can opener.
The Frisbee was first made in Bridgeport, Connecticut at the Frisbee Baking Company (1871-1958). This company made pies that were given to New England colleges. The college students realized that the empty pie tins could be tossed back and forth, creating a fun and endless game. An inspector from Los Angeles, California was the first one to create the plastic version of the Frisbee that can fly further and had more accuracy than the pie tin. He named it the "Pluto Platter," and it is now the basic design for every Frisbee.
The can opener was first made in Waterbury, Connecticut in 1858 by Ezra Warner. Canned food was first made in 1810. The can opener was much easier for people because before it was invented, opening a can involved a hammer and a chisel. The can opener was to be used for grocers before people got to take them home to use.
As you can see, Connecticut has made many great things! How do you think you can be doing things without these inventions! It would be hard to open up a can with a chisel and a hammer! Go Connecticut!
Did you know that Connecticut made the first license plate? Or that Connecticut is the birthplace of the first typewriter? Connecticut has made many great inventions, such as the Frisbee and can opener.
The Frisbee was first made in Bridgeport, Connecticut at the Frisbee Baking Company (1871-1958). This company made pies that were given to New England colleges. The college students realized that the empty pie tins could be tossed back and forth, creating a fun and endless game. An inspector from Los Angeles, California was the first one to create the plastic version of the Frisbee that can fly further and had more accuracy than the pie tin. He named it the "Pluto Platter," and it is now the basic design for every Frisbee.
The can opener was first made in Waterbury, Connecticut in 1858 by Ezra Warner. Canned food was first made in 1810. The can opener was much easier for people because before it was invented, opening a can involved a hammer and a chisel. The can opener was to be used for grocers before people got to take them home to use.
As you can see, Connecticut has made many great things! How do you think you can be doing things without these inventions! It would be hard to open up a can with a chisel and a hammer! Go Connecticut!