Question

We, whose names are underwritten,… Do by these Presents, solemnly and mutually, in the Presence of God and one another,… covenant and combine ourselves together into a civil Body Politick, for our better Ordering and Preservation, and Furtherance of the Ends aforesaid; And by Virtue hereof do enact, constitute, and frame, such just and equal Laws, Ordinance, Acts, Constitutions, and Officers, from time to time, as shall be thought most meet and convenient for the general Good of the Colony; unto which we promise all due Submission and Obedience. – Mayflower Compact, 1620

What best explains why this document is important?

It was an early step towards self ¬government in the American colonies.

It led to conflict between the American colonists and the English government.

It pledged representatives of the thirteen American colonies to work together.

It established the principle of religious toleration in the American colonies.

Answer 1

Answer: The Mayflower Compact is important because it was an early attempt at self-government(A). It was essentially a set of rules in which everyone agreed to follow.

Explanation: I got the answer correct and none of the other answers fit. It didn't help religious toleration. This document was written in 1620 and the last colony out of the 13 was founded in the 1700's so they couldn't have chosen representatives for a colony/colonies that didn't exist yet. Lastly, the English government didn't care about the Mayflower Compact as it didn't hurt them so it couldn't have led to conflict. Due to this, A is the only answer that makes sense and is correct.