Question

What was the first constitution:

A. The Mayflower Compact
B. The Fundamental Orders of Connecticut
C.The Virginia House of Burgesses
D.The Great Awakening

Answer 1

Answer: The First Charter of Virginia

Explanation: The First Charter of Virginia, also known as the Charter of 1606, is a document from King James I of England to the Virginia Company assigning land rights to colonists for the stated purpose of propagating the Christian religion

Answer 2

Answer: The answer is B I think

Explanation: The fundamental orders of Connecticut set up a detailed scheme of government in which sovereign power rested with the freeman. No mention at all was made of the king. This was important because the fundamental orders established a written constitution that served as the basis of government.