It was named after the ship, the Mayflower. Because it was them who the Mayflower Compact governed. The Mayflower Compact was the first agreement for self government in America.
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A good side of the short term is that those who
are representing will have more focus on the work they are responsible for and
will not lose motivation. Another aspect I that with the shorter term more
people will have the opportunity to participate in administration bringing out
new ideas and innovations competing and trying to show the best in the time. A
negative side is that sometime someone can commit mistake which they want to
rectify but cannot due to short term which can be a plus point for long term.
Well, if you look close enough there is proof look at the way that the continents are shaped and some fossils have been found in 2 places but on completely different continents.