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jan 1, 1639 - Fundamental Orders of Connecticut

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The Hartford settlers draw up the first written constitution in American history, the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut, which establishes a representative government consisting of legislature elected by popular vote and a governor chosen by that legislature.

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jan 1, 1639
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~ 387 years ago