jan 24, 1641 - Fundamental Orders of Connecticut

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The Fundamental Orders of Connecticut, adopted in 1639, is often considered one of the first written constitutions in Western tradition, establishing a government for the Connecticut Colony. It was a key development in colonial self-governance, with provisions for an elected governor and legislature, and it set a precedent for later constitutional design, including the U.S. Constitution.

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