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Connecticut is nicknamed the "Constitution State." This moniker is believed to have originated from the Fundamental Orders of 1638-1639, which were considered by some as the first written constitution that created a government. The nickname reflects the state's significant role in the development of constitutional governance in America.
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Constitution in a sentence?
In May 1776 the continental congress asked the state to organize their governments and each moved quickly to adopt the state constitution,plan of government.
In order to become part of the constitution amendments now usually have to be ratified by the state legislatures within what time period?
The customary period now is 7 years.
In what year did the last state ratify the us constitution?
Of the original 13: Rhode Island in 1790, but the last state of the 50 that we have now, was Hawaii on 8/21/1959.
Why was the constitution finally ratified?
Rhode Island was the last state to ratify the constitution. After it had been drafted the state legislature initially refused to call for a ratifying convention, prompting the town of Providence to consider seceding. When the state threatened with an economic boycott by Congress - finally did call a convention in 1790, ratification was narrowly approved. Most Americans supported the Constitution once it was ratified.
Why did the early state constitutions make the legislature supreme?
I think most early state constitution made the legislature supreme so they can have their own army and authority to deal with foreign countries on behalf of the states.
What colony is Virginia in?
There is a colony called, The colony of Virginia. It is right where the state of Virginia now sits.
What nickname does Nevada use now?
"The Silver State
What colony of Massachusetts is now a state?
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What colony is now nicknamed the keystone state?
Pennsylvania
What colony is in the present day state of Maine?
The colony of Massachusetts at one time owned the territory of what is now the state of Maine.
What is the premier state of Australia?
"Premier state" is the nickname for New South Wales. Its nickname is now "First State" as it was the site of the first official European settlement in Australia.
What was the city of brotherly love was in this colony?
Philadelphia is the city of brotherly love in the colony and now state of Pennsylvania.
What is the Pennsylvania Colony like today?
The Pennsylvania colony no longer exists. Pennsylvania is now a state in America
In what US state is Plymouth Colony now located?
The Plymouth colony was in present day Massachusetts.
Who settled in Pennsylvania before it was a colony?
William Penn was the founder of the colony, and now the state of Pennsylvania. He founded the colony in 1682, for a religious refuge for Quakers, and for agriculture.
Where were the thirteen colonies of the US?
They were where they are now. For example, the colony of New Hampshire was where the state of New Hampshire is now. BUT Massachusetts was where it is now AND what is now Maine.
Is Rhode Island a New England colony?
Yes it was. It is now a New England State.
