Rhetorical Situation- The Mayflower Compact

What was the primary purpose of the Mayflower Compact?

• To establish religious freedom in the New World

• To create a framework for self-governance and order among the Pilgrims

• To declare war on the Native American tribes in the area

• To petition the British monarchy for increased support

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Who was the intended audience of the Mayflower Compact?

• The Native American tribes in the Plymouth area

• The British government and King James I

• The Pilgrims and settlers aboard the Mayflower

• • European settlers in other parts of North America

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Which of the following best describes the context in which the Mayflower Compact was created?

• It was written after the Pilgrims had already established a thriving colony in Plymouth.

•  It was drafted as a response to a sudden threat from Native American tribes.

• It was formulated aboard the Mayflower before the Pilgrims disembarked at Plymouth.

• • It was created after the British government had already established strict rules for the Pilgrims.

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What type of document is the Mayflower Compact?

• • A religious treatise

• • A legal contract or agreement

• • A declaration of war

• • A letter of gratitude to the Native American tribes

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• What were the key rhetorical strategies used in the Mayflower Compact to justify the establishment of self-government?

• • Appeals to the British monarchy and religious dogma

• • Appeals to natural law, the consent of the governed, and the need for order

• • Appeals to the Pilgrims' military prowess and bravery

• • Appeals to the Native Americans' assistance in survival

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• How did the Mayflower Compact reflect the social and political values of the Pilgrims?

• • It emphasized the importance of monarchy and centralized authority.

• • It emphasized the need for religious conversion of the Native Americans.

• • It emphasized the importance of self-governance and the rule of law.

• • It emphasized the Pilgrims' commitment to military conquest.

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Which quote best reflects the strong religious underpinning of the Mayflower Compact and signifies the Pilgrims' commitment to their beliefs?

• "In the name of God, Amen."

• "Having undertaken for the Glory of God, and Advancement of the Christian Faith"

• "covenant and combine ourselves together into a civil Body Politick"

• "to enact, constitute, and frame, such just and equal Laws, Ordinances, Acts, Constitutions, and Offices"

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Which quote best underscores the Pilgrims' primary motivation for their journey to the New World, emphasizing their religious mission?

• "In the name of God, Amen."

• "Having undertaken for the Glory of God, and Advancement of the Christian Faith"

• "covenant and combine ourselves together into a civil Body Politick"

• "to enact, constitute, and frame, such just and equal Laws, Ordinances, Acts, Constitutions, and Offices"

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Which quote best highlights the Pilgrims' intention to establish a self-governing community?

• "In the name of God, Amen."

• "Having undertaken for the Glory of God, and Advancement of the Christian Faith"

• "covenant and combine ourselves together into a civil Body Politick"

• "to enact, constitute, and frame, such just and equal Laws, Ordinances, Acts, Constitutions, and Offices"

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Which quote best reflects early principles of democracy with just and equal laws?

• "In the name of God, Amen."

• "Having undertaken for the Glory of God, and Advancement of the Christian Faith"

• "covenant and combine ourselves together into a civil Body Politick"

• "to enact, constitute, and frame, such just and equal Laws, Ordinances, Acts, Constitutions, and Offices"

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