LAD #1

LAD #1

"Mayflower Compact" and "The Fundamental Orders of Connecticut"

1. Concepts included in the Mayflower Compact are; freedom of religion, equal laws, ordinances, and meetings occasionally held by the people for the people to discuss topics relating to the colony and the greater good of it for the people. 
2. The Mayflower Compact reflects the new world to be set up upon equal rights for all, freedom to practice any religion, and establishing gradually more of a democratic society. This differs from the old world because people began to move from a traditionally conservative society to now a liberal and more tolerant society as a whole.
3. The Fundamental Orders of Connecticut differs from the Mayflower Compact because it was more of a constitution establishing a society to follow and obey rules, as the Mayflower Compact was more of an agreement between people. The Fundamental Orders of Connecticut created a governing body for the people, which was more than can be said about the Mayflower Compact.
4. The idea of freedom and fear of a corrupt monarchy is what prompted the colonists to taking this approach towards government. The use of a written constitution was to make all laws visible and known to the common people, and by giving them the power to vote for officials in government.
5. The fundamental orders of Connecticut prevented an uprising by one person or a chosen group of people by establishing a democratic society and giving the power to vote to the people so they can choose who governs them. Also by setting restrictions on government officials so they don't become too powerful.