Rules are essential, for they have saved and will save countries from plunging into utter chaos. They save societies from being self-destructive, due to the citizens’ self-serving instincts. The Laws of Virginia, the Mayflower Compact, the Maryland Toleration Act, the Connecticut’s Blue Laws, and the Second Treatise on Civil Government, preserved the thirteen colonies and led to the creation of an ideal democracy, making the United States a role model for government.
Organization was essential in order for the colonies to reach stability. In Virginia, after the Starving Time, the Laws of Virginia saved Virginia from perishing. The oppressive laws, such as death for blasphemy, law 4, decreased the number of wrong-doers, and increased the survival
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‘In the name of God’ many laws were written. This source focuses entirely on religion and obedience. These two key points were the backbone for the survival of the Massachusetts colony. This was another primary source that focused on the importance of rules, the foundations of a strong society.
The Maryland Toleration Act was passed by Calvert, in order to maintain religious tolerance in the colony. With most colonies centered on one religion, this act allowed all religions to live side-by-side peacefully. This, however, did not last long, due to a Pilgrims’ revolt. The reason behind this is that Maryland and Virginia, which were part of the Chesapeake Bay, were dominated by Pilgrims. After seeing Virginia ruled by the laws of the Separatists, Maryland refused to live in harmony and swept out the Catholics. This document shows modern views about religious tolerance and acceptance.
Puritan based, the colony in Connecticut passed the Connecticut Blue Laws, which were similar to the Laws before. These laws forbade any resistance to authority. This was the first time for the start of a large self-government, where 3 towns came together to form one