Eli Whitney laid the groundwork for the industrial dominance of this state, which experienced unusual stability during the revolution because of the steady leadership of (*) Jonathan Trumbull.
During the Civil War, this state provided the Union with its Henry and Winchester rifles and Colt pistols, as well as Secretary of the Navy Gideon Welles. David Wooster died here during the Revolutionary War battle of Ridgefield, which occurred before a landing here known as Tryon's raid. Eli Whitney laid the groundwork for the industrial dominance of this state, which experienced unusual stability during the revolution because of the steady leadership of (*) Jonathan Trumbull. Its "western reserve" is now part of Ohio, and it was settled during colonial times by Thomas Hooker, who helped draft its "Fundamental Orders." During the War of 1812, this state was home to a meeting chaired by Harrison Otis which led to the demise of the Federalist Party. For 10 points, name this site of the Hartford Convention.
During the Civil War, this state provided the Union with its Henry and Winchester rifles and Colt pistols, as well as Secretary of the Navy Gideon Welles.
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