The Mayflower Compact was all about self government. It was the first time the colonists had to make decisions on their own without the Monarch's influence. The United States today doesn't go based on self government because it would be detrimental to the people, anarchy would occur. That is why there's 3 branches of government. The legislative, judicial, and executive branch. Those in these branches must work together to avoid and deal with problems the nation may experience.
Answer:
Option: A. The social contract
Explanation:
The revolution of the United States, Haiti, and South America encourage by Enlightenment ideals and philosophy. Enlightenment ideas influenced people to overthrow the present situation by throwing out the colonial rule and monarchy in the western hemisphere. John Locke gave his theory of ideas and his account about the rights of human against the tyrannical government. Locke argued against the divine right of kings. He urged to form a government for people which would give them liberties enjoyed in society by rights to life, liberty and property. Jean-Jacques Rousseau declared in The Social Contract that citizens have a right of self-government.
The growth of railroads affected the Us economy and geography both in a positive way. Railroads made it easier to ship products and resources places faster. Without the advancement of railroads many things would not get delivered as quickly/efficiently as they did.
