Question

What facts in the document support the argument that the Pilgrims believed in democracy? А They promised to establish universal suffrage. B They pledged to use force to resist the monarch. с They agreed to abide by decisions voted upon. D They strongly upheld the principles of freedom of religion.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Option: с. They agreed to abide by decisions voted upon.    

Explanation:

The pilgrims elected a governor and held meetings to agree on laws. The Mayflower Compact comprises of rules for the self-government in the colony. The Mayflower Compact, signed in 1620 by the pilgrims and other passengers (strangers) who boarded the ship for the New World.

After agreeing to the Mayflower Compact, they chose John Carver as governor of their colony. But he died within a year, and after that every year the civil body politic (law-making group), consists of men gathered together to elect the governor with few numbers as assistants.