The Mayflower Compact

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Title The Mayflower Compact
Note Reading ease score: 67.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Summary "The Mayflower Compact" is a foundational document authored in 1620, representing a significant occurrence during the early colonial period. This historical account details the agreement made by the Pilgrims aboard the Mayflower, as they sought to establish a new colony in what is now America. The compact illustrates the desire for self-governance, unity, and the establishment of a civil society based on mutual consent and responsibility among the settlers. The document begins with a declaration in the name of God and states the intent to form a civil body politic for the better ordering and governance of the new colony. It emphasizes the collective commitment of the signers to create and abide by equitable laws that promote the common good. The signatories, who represent various individuals from different backgrounds, affirm their loyalty to King James and establish a foundation for democratic governance, setting a precedent for future self-rule in America. The Mayflower Compact symbolizes the emergence of a distinct American identity rooted in self-governance and shared values. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class F001: United States local history: New England
Subject Massachusetts -- History -- New Plymouth, 1620-1691 -- Sources
Subject Pilgrims (New Plymouth Colony)
Subject Mayflower Compact (1620)
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EBook-No. 7
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Most Recently Updated Dec 14, 2023
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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