LAD #1 Mayflower Compact & Fundamental Orders of Connecticut:

1.  What Concepts are included in the Mayflower Compact?

• The Mayflower Compact states that the settlers agree to come from the New World to establish the first colony in Virginia. In addition, this document shows the loyalty to the king and some type of  government being formed.

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

• The Compact reflects the "Old" world because the settlers in a way promises a life of the "Old" world. They are still loyal to King James. In addition, they have named the king "Defender of the faith". This nickname shows the respect they have for the king, even though they are in the New World now. At the same time, it reflects ideas of the "New " world. Such as, making their own laws at their own benefit of the colony. This is showing the idea that even though they are still loyal to the king. The settlers believe they can still run this new colony on their own.

3. How did the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut differ from the Mayflower Compact?

• Both of these document dealt with the formation of some type of government. However, the Mayflower Compact was more general than the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut. The Mayflower Compact established a framework of government for Plymouth. However, the other document was an early document of self-governance. It was more specific and dealt with how each process is carried out and how it works. It included an general assembly that met at different times in the year.

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

• The settlers had no formal set of rules to follow. Therefore, to have a more organized colony that is stronger than before. They needed a set up of official rules to follow that will eventually create an unified government.

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?

• This document forms a foundation of a democratic government. This helped people get a representation in the government. By allowing proper elections which eliminates the fear of usurping. This helps the people stay happy that they have a say. In addition, boundaries were created that limited the power in a specific group.