The Mayflower Compact

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What is the Mayflower Compact?

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The Mayflower Compact is an agreement made by the Pilgrims on the Mayflower ship in 1620 to create a government and follow its rules.

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Why was the Mayflower Compact important?

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It was important because it established a form of self-government and set a precedent for future democratic governance in America.

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Who wrote the Mayflower Compact?

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The Pilgrims, who were a group of English settlers, wrote the Mayflower Compact.

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What does 'body politic' mean?

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'Body politic' refers to a group of people organized under a government.

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What was the main purpose of the Mayflower Compact?

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The main purpose was to create a fair and equal government for the Pilgrims in their new settlement.

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What does 'consent of the governed' mean in the context of the Mayflower Compact?

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It means that the government gets its power from the agreement and approval of the people it governs.

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What challenges did the Pilgrims face that led to the creation of the Mayflower Compact?

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The Pilgrims faced challenges of not having a government in their new land and needing to work together to survive.

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What is a compact?

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A compact is an agreement or contract between individuals or groups.

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How did the Mayflower Compact influence future governments?

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It influenced future governments by establishing the idea of self-governance and rule by the people.

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What year was the Mayflower Compact signed?

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The Mayflower Compact was signed in 1620.