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

Question

Responses

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

It was the first document to create a social contract.
It was the first document to create a social contract.

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

It created the first written democratic Constitution.

Answer 1

Connecticut is nicknamed the "Constitution State" because it created the first written democratic constitution, known as the Fundamental Orders of 1638-1639. This document established a framework for self-government and is considered by many to be one of the first principles of modern democracy. Therefore, the correct response is:

It created the first written democratic Constitution.