Why was the creation of the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut an important milestone in the growth of representative government in the

colonies?

Select one:

It was a social contract requiring settlers to sign a loyalty oath to Britain.

It set the precedent for the idea of judicial review for laws from Congress.

O

It established the first legislature in the colonies, the House of Burgesses.

It was a written constitution and is considered the first in the colonies.

Option D, It was a written constitution and is considered the first in the colonies, is the right answer.

Explanation:

Inspired by the May 1638's sermon of Thomas Hoo-ker, the Fundamental Orders provided a structure for the government in the colonies of Connec-ticut in the period between 1639-1662. The Connecticut Colony adopted this very order on 14th January 1639.

The features of the Fundamental Order were similar to a written constitution and thus it is referred to as the first written constitution in the colonies. Though the Fundamental Order is a short written document some of its principles were adopted in the creation of the U.S. government.

states began imposing duties on each other's goods. congress had no way to raise money for an army to expel them.