Understanding the Mayflower Compact and Self-Government

Who painted the 'Mayflower Compact 1620' and in what year was it created?

• Gilbert Stuart, 1800

• Thomas Cole, 1840

• John Trumbull, 1820

• Jean Leon Jerome Ferris, 1932

What was the primary reason the settlers on the Mayflower needed to establish self-government?

• To avoid paying taxes to the British

• To ensure survival and cooperation in a new land

• To establish trade routes with Native Americans

• To create a new religion

What does the Mayflower Compact represent in terms of governance?

• A monarchy

• A dictatorship

• A social contract for self-government

• A military alliance

What is depicted in the painting by Jean Leon Jerome Ferris?

• The landing of the Pilgrims

• The first Thanksgiving

• The signing of the Mayflower Compact

• The construction of Plymouth Colony

What type of clothing is shown in the painting, and what does it signify?

• Pilgrim clothing, signifying religious separatism

• Military uniforms, signifying conquest

• Native American attire, signifying peace

• Royal attire, signifying nobility

What is a thesis in the context of historical analysis?

• A summary of a historical document

• A list of historical dates

• A one or two sentence argument answering a question

• A detailed description of events

How did the Pilgrims demonstrate the importance of self-government?

• By establishing trade with Native Americans

• By signing the Mayflower Compact before leaving the ship

• By building the first church in America

• By writing letters to the British king

What is the modern relevance of the concept of self-government?

• It is only relevant in historical studies

• It is a concept exclusive to political leaders

• It is a practice seen in everyday group activities

• It is a concept that no longer applies today

How can studying the Mayflower Compact help us today?

• By understanding the benefits of isolation

• By seeing how to actively participate in shaping communities

• By learning how to avoid conflicts

• By understanding the importance of monarchy

What was an early step toward democracy in America?

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• The Mayflower Compact

• The Boston Tea Party

• The establishment of the first American university