Question

The Pilgrims were ______________, i.e., they wanted to split from the Church of England, not continue trying to reform the Church. A small group who had settled in Holland left for America aboard the _____________ in 1620. What do the authors say is the significance of the Mayflower Compact?

Answer 1

Answer:

Separatists, Mayflower.

Explanation:

it was written down for once (one of the first to be written down, which ensured no one could change it on a whim), it was one of the first steps to self-government; it was not a constitution, just an agreement, but still progress; it was a pact that also especially allowed people to argue point-of-views in town hall meetings (which would later be important)