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Because the Mayflower Compact was the first Frame of Government in America, the Constitution and other Government laws were based off of it.

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How did the Mayflower Compact effect the American history?

The Mayflower Compact was the first form of constitution in the Colonies. This document displayed many of the elements of the Magna Carta, and had a huge influence on the writing of our Constitution.


Was the Mayflower compact a constitution?

no


How did the mayflower compact influence the american law and constitution?

The question " How was the Constitution influenced by the Mayflower Compact?" has a fairly simple answer. It is because the Constitution as is the Mayflower Compact were formed on the same bases. The bases of equality and the fact that everyone was created equal. It also indirectly states back to the Constitution that we all have unalienable rights. "Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit Of Happiness.\


What was the first written constitution in America?

The Mayflower Compact was NOT a constitution. It was a social agreement. The answer is the Articles of Confederation.


What documents are considered forerunners of the US Constitution?

The Mayflower Compact was the first and true forerunner to the written constitution in America. It was also the forerunner to the articles of confederation. the declaration of indepence and the articles of confederation


What is a sentence about the Mayflower Compact?

the mayflower is not for american people


Mayflower Compact vs Constitution Preamble?

Constitution is more important


How did the Mayflower compact influence the US government?

The Mayflower compact showed the framers of the constitution that they had to provide for the common good of the people.


What was First written constitution in America was?

mayflower compact


What was the document called that was signed in 1620 by the pilgrims that listed their plans for self-government?

the first American government document to be signed in 1620 was the Mayflower compact!


Which federal document limits the power of the government while guaranteeing freedoms to the American people?

Mayflower Compact


The Mayflower Compact above served as an early model for?

The Constitution