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Adoption of Fundamental Orders

Name: Adoption of Fundamental Orders
Start: 1639-01-24
Location: Connecticut Colony

When: 24 January 1639 (N.S.)
Where: Connecticut Colony
Part of: Adoption of Connecticut's Fundamental Orders

The Connecticut Colony council formally adopted the Fundamental Orders, establishing self-rule.

The Fundamental Orders were adopted by the Connecticut Colony council on 24 January 1639 (N.S.), or 14 January 1639 (O.S.). This act established Connecticut as a self-ruled colony and defined the government's structure and powers.

Sources

Fundamental Orders of Connecticut Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-16

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