Question

Much of what we know about the Pilgrims and Plymouth comes from the writings of William Bradford. In 1630, Bradford began writing a history called Of Plymouth Plantation. (Plantation was another word for colony.) The other important history of the time was Mourt’s Relation. Written by Bradford and others in 1622, it describes the reasons for writing and signing the Mayflower Compact: This day, before we came to harbour, observing some not well affected to unity and concord, . . . it was thought good there should be an association and agreement, that weshould combine together in one body, and to submit to such government and governors as we should by common consent agree to make and choose, and set our hands to this that follows, word for word. What problem did the Separatists see? How did they propose to solve it?

Answer 1

The Separatists saw a problem in the lack of unity and concord among their group. To solve this problem, they proposed to create an association and agreement, known as the Mayflower Compact, in which they would combine together as one body and submit to a government and governors chosen by common consent.

Step-by-step explanation:

The Separatists saw a problem in the lack of unity and concord among their group. They were concerned that this could prevent them from successfully establishing their colony and practicing their religion without interference. To solve this problem, they proposed to create an association and agreement, known as the Mayflower Compact, in which they would combine together as one body and submit to a government and governors chosen by common consent. This agreement would ensure unity and cooperation among the Separatists and provide a framework for self-governance.