Question

What do the pilgrims need in order to legally land in North America and start a colony under British rule?

(A) Permission from the Pope
(B) Charter from the British Crown
(C) Approval from the Spanish Monarchy
(D) Treaty with the Native Americans

Answer 1

The pilgrims needed a charter from the British Crown to legally establish a colony in North America; they obtained this charter from the Virginia Company and the English Crown before their 1620 voyage on the Mayflower.

Step-by-step explanation:

The pilgrims needed a charter from the British Crown in order to legally land in North America and start a colony under British rule. In 1620, the Separatists (Pilgrims) sought and obtained permission from the Virginia Company and a charter from the English Crown before setting sail in the Mayflower. While Sir Walter Raleigh was given a charter by Queen Elizabeth in 1584 to establish a colony, it was the Virginia Company's charter and royal permission that the Pilgrims obtained for their voyage. Although they ended up outside the Virginia Company's territory and without an official charter upon their arrival, they drafted the Mayflower Compact to govern themselves, setting a precedent for self-rule. This was significant in contrast to other colonies that later became royal colonies with direct governance from England.