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Why is the Mayflower Compact an important documents in United States history?

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Because the Pilgrims signed it and agreed to settle on land, without treason..etc. 
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The Mayflower Compact was the first formal government established rule.The Mayflower Compact was created to prevent dissent amongst Puritans and non-separatist Pilgrims who landed at Plymouth
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