Copy of Mayflower compact-What is it?
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Mayflower compact-What is it?
- The mayflower was signed in November 11,1620
- Written agreement, to gaurentte that new settlers would get their land.
- Established in what we call the "New United States."
- The ship the english colonists sailed was called the Mayflower.
- This ship was anchored in Provincetown Harbor Cape Cod, Massachusetts.
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Where did the mayflower compact take place?
- It took place on the mayflower ship in Plymouth.
- Mayflower set sail from England in July 1620.
- "Speedwell" (the orginal ship) had to turn around twice due to a leak.
- Leaving "Speed well" behind they finailly took off on September 6, 1620.
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Who Was involved in the signing of the mayflower compact?
- Nathaniel Morton
- John Carver
- William Bradford
- These were the main english setterlers.
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what caused the mayflower compact to happen?
- Didnt feel like they had rights
- Didnt like being under the power of a King
- This social compact simply established basic law.
- This document was not just any document.
- This document showed power between man and god
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What were the effects of the mayflower compact
- Created a self goverment.
- Showed the power of people.
- Impacted history; Major event in history.
- We celerbate this on thanksgiving.
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