LAD/Blog #1: Mayflower Compact/Fundamental Orders of CT

septiembre 06, 2018

LAD/Blog #1: Mayflower Compact/Fundamental Orders of CT

1.) What concepts are included in the Mayflower Compact?

The mayflower compact included many concepts, one of them being about the enforcement of laws, ordinances, and constitutions. It also emphasized on the furthering of Christian faith, and the loyalty the people have for King James. They talk about maintaining obedience and doing what's best for the colony.

2.) How does the Mayflower Compact reflect and attachment to both the "Old" and "New" worlds?

By continuing spreading their religion and practicing Christianity, they are preserving their old life. They also are extremely loyal to King James, and still have to abide to the laws and government back home. Since they were still extremely separated from their home, they are in the "new" world.

3.) How did the fundamental orders of Connecticut differ from the Mayflower Compact?

The fundamental orders of Connecticut differ from the Mayflower compact because the fundamental orders were a written constitution of specific laws.They didn't include anything regarding King James. In the Mayflower Compact, the King was a larger influencer.

4.) What prompted the colonists of Connecticut to take this approach to government, i.e.: use of a written constitution?

Their main goal on making a written constitution was to please god. They wanted to maintain a peace and union for everybody. They had to maintain an orderly and decent government established according to God.

5.) In what significant way(s) does the Fundamental Orders reflect a fear of and safeguard against the usurping of power by one person or a chosen few?

The fundamental orders were set up in a way that nobody would gain too much power. They wanted the people to be the main power instead of having a monarchy like they had before. They established a new government for the better of the people, and to improve equality between everyone and to improve their daily lives.