Understanding the Mayflower Compact

The video tutorial explores the Mayflower Compact, a document written in 1620 by pilgrims aboard the Mayflower. It discusses the pilgrims' journey to America for religious freedom, their unintended landing in Plymouth, and the need for the Compact to maintain order and avoid anarchy. The Compact pledged loyalty to the King of England and introduced the concept of consent of the governed, where the government's power comes from the people's permission. It also exemplifies the social contract theory, where individuals give up some rights for protection under laws. Only men signed the Compact, reflecting the gender roles of the time.

What was the primary reason the Pilgrims traveled to America?

• For greater religious freedom

• To find gold

• To establish trade routes

• To escape from debts

Where did the Pilgrims originally intend to land?

• Virginia, near the Hudson River

• New York City

• Cape Cod, Massachusetts

• Plymouth, England

Why did the Pilgrims decide to write the Mayflower Compact?

• To declare independence from England

• To establish trade agreements

• To avoid chaos and anarchy

• To create a new religion

What does the Mayflower Compact pledge?

• Loyalty to the King of England

• Support for the Spanish Crown

• Allegiance to the Pope

• Independence from England

What is meant by 'consent of the governed'?

• The government operates without laws

• The King rules without consent

• The people give permission to the government

• The government gives permission to the people

What is the social contract theory?

• Laws are unnecessary

• The King has absolute power

• People can do whatever they want

• People agree to follow laws in exchange for protection

What did the Pilgrims give up in exchange for protection against anarchy?

• Their land

• Their individual rights

• Their money

• Their religion

What does the phrase 'civil body politic' refer to in the Mayflower Compact?

• A trade agreement

• A form of government

• A new religion

• A military alliance

Who signed the Mayflower Compact?

• Men, women, and children

• Only men

• Only women

• Only children

Why didn't women sign the Mayflower Compact?

• They were not allowed to travel

• They were not literate

• They were represented by their husbands

• They were not on the Mayflower