The Mayflower Compact, signed in 1620, established a framework for self-governance among the Pilgrims, emphasizing the idea of a social contract and collective decision-making. This concept influenced the Fundamental Orders of 1638-1639 in Connecticut, which is often regarded as the first written constitution that created a government. The Fundamental Orders expanded on the principles of self-governance and consent of the governed, reflecting a commitment to democracy and structured authority. Both documents highlight the importance of community consensus and the establishment of a government accountable to its citizens.
the mayflower compact house of burgesses and fundamental orders of connecticut are all examples of the efforts of colonial americans to
they both are used by the puritans in Massachusetts.
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The Mayflower Compact was an early example of the idea that a society should be based on a set of rules chosen by its members.
they both are from New York
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they both are from New York
Democratic and Representative
The Federal Constitution
Well, the Mayflower Compact helped reflect the English contribution by giving every man on the ship the right to vote leading to present day every citizen being able to vote. The Fundamental Orders of Connecticut reflects by describing representative government in detail. Tell me if it helped.
The fundamental orders of Connecticut and the Mayflower compact were early simple forms of government. The fundamental orders of Connecticut is a form of the Constitution. The people in the colony of Connecticut were provided a representative government that allowed colonists to be elected and help in the decision of key issues or on laws/regulations.
The fundamental orders of Connecticut and the Mayflower compact were early simple forms of government. The fundamental orders of Connecticut is a form of the Constitution. The people in the colony of Connecticut were provided a representative government that allowed colonists to be elected and help in the decision of key issues or on laws/regulations.