Lesson 41 of 84 · Colonization
⭐ 30 XPThe Mayflower Compact
The Mayflower Compact, signed in 1620 by the Pilgrims aboard the Mayflower, was a groundbreaking agreement that established a framework for self-government in Plymouth Colony.
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The Mayflower Compact, signed in 1620 by the Pilgrims aboard the Mayflower, was a groundbreaking agreement that established a framework for self-government in Plymouth Colony. The compact was created because the Pilgrims recognized the need for order and cooperation in their new settlement. It stated that the colonists would work together for the good of the colony and make laws for the general welfare. This early form of democracy laid the groundwork for future governing documents in America.
Key Facts
The Mayflower Compact was signed by 41 male passengers of the Mayflower before they disembarked.
It was one of the first agreements to establish self-governance in the New World.
The compact emphasized the importance of majority rule for decision-making.
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1 of 2What was the primary purpose of the Mayflower Compact?
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