It is true that the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut was the first written constitution in America.
The Fundamental Orders of Connecticut represented the framework for the way the colony of Connecticut was governed from 1639 to 1662. Some people consider this document as the first written Constitution in America. It was inspired by the speech of Thomas H**ker of May 31, 1638. The colony required a series of written regulations because Hartford, Windsor, and Wethersfield just had relationships without a document that validated them.
Progressive did and still do tend to view the role of government as "taking an active role in the
<span> economy and society." They believe government interventions are in general a good thing. </span>
After the Civil War, Southern state legislatures attempted to restrict the rights of formerly enslaved persons by "passing Black Codes" which segregated blacks from whites.
