Lesson 73 of 84 · Decolonization
⭐ 30 XPThe Mayflower Compact
The Mayflower Compact, signed in 1620 by the Pilgrims aboard the Mayflower, was a foundational document for self-governance in the New World.
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Then & Now
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The Mayflower Compact, signed in 1620 by the Pilgrims aboard the Mayflower, was a foundational document for self-governance in the New World. This agreement established a framework for political organization and majority rule among the settlers of Plymouth Colony. The signers pledged to create just and equal laws for the general good of the colony, marking a significant step towards democracy in America. The Mayflower Compact is often regarded as an early example of a social contract, influencing later democratic documents and ideals in American history.
Key Facts
The Mayflower Compact was signed on November 21, 1620.
It established a government based on majority rule.
The Compact is considered an early example of American democracy.
Timeline
World War II ends
Brown v. Board of Education: school segregation declared unconstitutional
Martin Luther King Jr. gives the 'I Have a Dream' speech
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Question 1
1 of 2What type of governance was established by the Mayflower Compact?
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