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Mayflower Compact
The first governing document of Plymouth County, the Mayflower Compact was written by the colonists (also known as the pilgrims) who came to America on the Mayflower seeking religious freedom.
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Did the Mayflower Compact separate civil and church governments?
No because they got denied, since the mayflower gave too many people severe allergies. Since there was no allergy medicines there were some cases where people died or were severely ill to the point of near death.
Why did the Puritans sign the Mayflower Compact?
The Mayflower Compact stated that the Puritans would follow the rules of the government. They didn't arrive where they originally intended so the rules of England did not apply.
The Compact was created to assure the half of the ship's passengers who were not Puritans that the government of the colony would be elected, not imposed on them.
both contributed to the development of representatives democracy
the declaration of independence
The Declaration of Independence
The Mayflower Compact is an example of what fundamental political principle?
The Mayflower Compact was an early example of the idea that a society should be based on a set of rules chosen by its members.
How did the Mayflower Compact and the charter differ?
The Mayflower Compact was the Pilgrim's own form of government.
A charter is a grant of authority (permission) from the king that they, the colonists, are allowed to start a colony.
Declaration of Independence, INDEPENDANCE
What was the historical signifance of the Mayflower Compact?
The Mayflower Compact was drafted and signed aboard the Mayflower on November 21, 1620. The "plantation covenant" modeled after a Separatist church covenant, was a document that established a "Civil Body Politic" (a temporary government) until one could be more permanently established (ibid.). The agreement set forth principles of a body not completely separate from the King of England. The Mayflower Compact continued the idea of law made by and for the people. This idea lies at the heart of democracy and made a significant contribution to the creation of a new democratic nation (Constitutional Rights Foundation 2002).
Source: http://learningtogive.org/papers/paper32.html
provided a basis for self-government in the Plymouth Colony
The virginia house of burgesses and the Mayflower Compact had a similar effect in both?
contributed to the development of representative democracy
What are 2 principals established by the Mayflower Compact?
Order should be maintained and just laws should be enforced.
What are some similarities between the mayflower compact and the fundamental order of Connecticut?
they both are from New York
Was the Mayflower Compact one of the earliest expressions of self government?
Yes, The Mayflower Compact was a document written by the Pilgrims (thus the title Mayflower) that set rules in the New World
When did the puritans sign the Mayflower Compact?
The mayflower compact was signed on November 11, 1620 by 41 of the more than 100 passengers on board.
What did the mayflower compact not do?
The Mayflower Compact did not establish a comprehensive system of government or outline specific laws; rather, it was primarily a framework for self-governance among the Pilgrims. It did not address issues of representation or individual rights in detail and lacked formal legal authority. Additionally, it did not include provisions for the rights of non-Pilgrims or indigenous peoples.
Who signed the Mayflower Compact and was a Govenor of the Plymouth Colony in Massachusetts?
William Bradford signed the Mayflower Compact and was a governor of the Plymouth Colony in Massachussets.
Why is the Mayflower Compact an example of a primary source?
it is a primary source because it wasnt real
