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Patriot’s History ReaderChapter 1:- 1620- Mayflower arrived in Cape Codo 102 Puritans calling themselves Pilgrimso Established Plantation in Virginiao Some felt of more importance, and felt exempt from rules and laws- 41 men aboard created a governing agreemento To assure the puritans wouldn’t rebelo Stayed in force until 1691 when Plymouth was included in the Mass. Bay colonyo Was NOT considered the first representative government in N. America- Religion was important in Governmento Placed faith in themselves and God not the kingMayflower Compact:- Combine in one body and submit to one government- Plant first colony -> to advance Christian faith and honor the King- Just and equal laws, ordinances, acts, constitutions, and offices- November 11th -> “The year of the reign of our Sovereign Lord”Chapter 2:- January 1639- Roger Ludlowo 3 towns in Connecticut (Windsor, Hartford, Wethersfield)o Created fundamental orderso Worlds 1st constitution- No one else in the world had document of lawso Preamble and set of laws remained in effect until 1662.o Didn’t mention English rule, did mention Christianityo Created over land disputeo Resulted in Connecticut being self governedFundamental Orders- Orderly government according to God- Maintain the liberty and Purity of the gospel- 1: Two general assemblies a year. First is court of election- a governor and 6 others are chosen to administer justice.- 2: You come in with a name on a piece of paper and turn it in to vote, the 6 others are voted on the same way- 3: Only able to be elected if: been in general court before, nominated by deputy- 4: Cant be governor more than once in two years. Governor must be part of congregation. Cannot execute their office until severely sworn face to face in court- 5: All towns send their deputies. General Court #2 in September is for makinglaws- 6: Governor, Secretary, or deputies must warn people before court- 7: If warrant is given: 1. Deputies go door-to-door or call assembly 2. Elect deputies to be at general court- 8: three towns can send 4 freemen as deputies. Other town deputies can come of reasonable proportion- 9: these deputies can meet before court to discuss. Fined for missing, making a scene, or being late- 10: All must have governor or someone to judge and four other magistrates- 11: have a committee to disperse money equally when agreed upon a sum of money to be levied.Voted on January 14,


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