The Fundamental Orders were adopted by the Connecticut Colony council on January 14, 1639 O.S. (January 24, 1639 N.S.). The fundamental orders describe the government set up by the Connecticut River towns, setting its structure and powers. They wanted the government to have access to the open ocean for trading.

What do these early colonial documents have in common? The Fundamental Orders of Connecticut, The Mayflower Compact, The Massachusetts Body of Liberty, and The Pennsylvania Charter of Privileges. 1) Each of them was based on the writings of Thomas Jefferson.

What do the Mayflower Compact, the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut, and the Virginia House of Burgesses have in common? They were all important in contributing to the growth of representative government.

To be from Maine, your parents (or maybe grandparents) had to be born in Maine. A Mainer. But true Mainers are born and raised here.

Lobster rolls

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Everyone In Maine Absolutely Loves These 11 Foods And Drinks

• Haddock. Bryan Bruchman / Flickr.
• Potatoes. Bill & Vicki T / Flickr.
• Whoopie Pies. k.segars / Flickr.
• Craft Beer. Allagash Brewing / Flickr.
• Maple Syrup. CaraSees Photography / Flickr.
• Chowdah. James Tomasino / Flickr.
• Blueberries.
• Allen’s Coffee Brandy.

List of U.S. state foods

Blueberry Pie

Pizza has officially been named the state food of Connecticut. The proposed food bill (H.B. 5656) was passed in the state Senate with a 131-to-9 vote on Wednesday.

It is widely accepted that the Whoopie pie dates back to Labadie’s Bakery in Lewiston, Maine, which began making these treats in 1925, and that continue to make them today. This is where many are divided, and the controversy starts.

Blue Fruit