America's Documents Of Freedom 1215-1774 - The Mayflower Compact 1620

In 1620, the Pilgrims, seeking religious freedom, sailed from England on the Mayflower and landed in Massachusetts. They established the Mayflower Compact, a self-governing agreement among men, excluding women. While some view it as a precursor to the U.S. Constitution, others see it as a minor religious covenant. The Compact was crucial for the Pilgrims' community, emphasizing religious principles over written laws.

What was the primary reason the Pilgrims left England in 1620?

• To seek adventure

• To escape religious conflict

• To find new trade routes

• To establish a military base

Who were the primary signatories of the Mayflower Compact?

• Native Americans

• White landowning men

• Only women

• All passengers on the Mayflower

What was the main purpose of the Mayflower Compact?

• To form a military alliance

• To establish trade agreements

• To create a self-governing colony

• To declare independence from England

How do historians view the significance of the Mayflower Compact?

• As a military strategy

• As a trade agreement

• As a minor historical document

• As the first Constitution

What was the primary binding force of the Mayflower Compact according to the transcript?

• Military power

• Economic interests

• Written laws

• Religious beliefs