Mayflower Compact and Pilgrim History

The video discusses the Mayflower Compact, a foundational document created by the Pilgrims and other passengers aboard the Mayflower. It highlights the journey of the Mayflower, which was intended to land near the Hudson River but ended up at Cape Cod due to storms. This led to conflicts among the passengers, as some felt unbound by previous agreements. To maintain order, the Pilgrims drafted the Mayflower Compact, establishing self-governance while remaining loyal to King James. The Compact was signed by 41 male colonists, including key figures like Miles Standish, and laid the groundwork for cooperation and law enforcement in the new colony.

What was the primary reason for the Pilgrims' journey on the Mayflower?

• To explore new trade routes

• To escape from debts

• To seek religious freedom

• To find new lands for the King

What was the intended destination of the Mayflower according to the contract with the Virginia Company?

• Plymouth, England

• Hudson River, Northern Virginia

• Jamestown, Virginia

• Cape Cod, Massachusetts

Why did the 'strangers' aboard the Mayflower feel they were not bound by the Virginia Company's charter?

• They were not interested in governance

• They were promised freedom

• They had a different contract

• They landed outside the charter's jurisdiction

What was the main purpose of creating the Mayflower Compact?

• To establish trade agreements

• To declare independence from England

• To form a self-governing society

• To create a new religion

Which document is considered a precursor to the Mayflower Compact in terms of self-governance?

• The Magna Carta

• The English Bill of Rights

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Declaration of Independence

Who is often credited with penning the Mayflower Compact?

• Miles Standish

• William Bradford

• Pastor William Brewster

• John Carver

What role did Miles Standish play in the new colony?

• He was the religious leader

• He was the chief trader

• He was a military leader

• He was the colony's governor

On what date was the Mayflower Compact signed?

• November 11, 1620

• October 31, 1620

• January 1, 1621

• December 25, 1620

How many adult male colonists signed the Mayflower Compact?

• 75

• 50

• 102

• 41

What was the primary religious influence on the Mayflower Compact?

• Islam

• Judaism

• Christianity

• Catholicism