How was the government outlined in the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut (FOC) different from the government in Massachusetts? SELECT TWO THAT APPLY.(4 points)

Responses

The FOC increased the control the King of England had on the colony.
The FOC increased the control the King of England had on the colony.

The FOC limited the governor's power which expanded the idea of representative government.
The FOC limited the governor's power which expanded the idea of representative government.

The FOC gave the vote to all men who were property owners.
The FOC gave the vote to all men who were property owners.

The FOC outlined strict requirements for slavery.

1 answer

The two correct responses that highlight how the government outlined in the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut (FOC) differed from the government in Massachusetts are:

  1. The FOC limited the governor's power which expanded the idea of representative government.

  2. The FOC gave the vote to all men who were property owners.

These points illustrate the FOC's focus on creating a more representative government and expanding voting rights compared to Massachusetts.