Connecticut History

What should students remember about the Fundamental Orders?

• The Fundamental Orders were adopted in Connecticut in 1639
• The Fundamental Orders were written after the Civil War
• Connecticut’s manufacturing history began after World War II
• The Provisions State nickname refers to oil production

Which historical claim about the Fundamental Orders is correct?

• The Fundamental Orders were written after the Civil War
• European settlement in Connecticut began only in the twentieth century
• The Fundamental Orders are linked to Connecticut’s Constitution State nickname
• The Provisions State nickname refers to oil production

On what date did Connecticut become a state?

• December 7, 1787
• July 4, 1776
• March 4, 1791
• January 9, 1788

What was Connecticut’s order of statehood?

• 13th state
• 2nd state
• 5th state
• 10th state