Question

Why was Connecticut nicknamed the “Constitution State”? (1 point)
Responses

It created the first written democratic Constitution.
It created the first written democratic Constitution.

It created the first document to grant religious freedom.
It created the first document to grant religious freedom.

It created the first document of self-government.
It created the first document of self-government.

It was the first document to create a social contract

Answer 1

Connecticut is nicknamed the “Constitution State” primarily because it is believed to have created the first written democratic constitution, specifically the Fundamental Orders of 1638-1639, which established a representative government. Therefore, the correct response is:

**It created the first written democratic Constitution.**