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.   

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.

Who Was involved in the signing of the mayflower compact?

• Nathaniel Morton
• John Carver
• William Bradford
• These were the main english setterlers.

Not all signers were Pilgrims

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

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.