What were the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut? A. the documents announcing the decision to banish Thomas Hooke B. a peace treaty between Rhode Island and Connecticut C. a document outlining representative government and considered by some to be the world's first written constitution D. a document ensuring the continuation of royal rule in all Puritan colonies

C. A document outlining the representative government and is considered by some to be the world's first written constitution, is the correct answer.

Explanation:

The Connecticut colony adopted the Fundamental Orders in 14th January 1639. The orders set the government structure and Powers in Connecticut river towns. The Fundamental Orders were similar to a written constitution and are considered to be the first written constitution in North America. Some of its principles were applied to the US government. It gave priority to the rights of an individual and how the government can guarantee these rights. It also provided the rights to free men for electing the magistrates by using secret ballots along with mentioning the power of government and its limits. It is a very short document.