What major event in Europe significantly altered the religious and political landscape, leading to the persecution of religious minorities?

Understanding the Mayflower Compact

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The Industrial Revolution
The Protestant Reformation
The Enlightenment
The Renaissance
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who were the two main groups among the Pilgrims, and what was their primary difference?
Anglicans and Baptists; Anglicans followed the Church of England, Baptists wanted a separate church.
Lutherans and Calvinists; Lutherans wanted to follow Martin Luther, Calvinists followed John Calvin.
Puritans and Separatists; Puritans wanted to reform the Church of England, Separatists wanted to leave it.
Puritans and Catholics; Puritans wanted to purify the Church of England, Catholics wanted to maintain it.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What unexpected event caused the Pilgrims to land in a different location than planned?
A change in the King's orders
A mutiny on the ship
A storm blew them off course
A navigational error
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the primary purpose of the Mayflower Compact?
To declare independence from England
To form a self-governing community with just and equal laws
To establish trade agreements with Native Americans
To create a new religion
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the term 'civil body politic' in the Mayflower Compact refer to?
A group of people working together to create rules for self-governance
A religious congregation
A military organization for defense
A trade union
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why was it important for the Pilgrims to promise obedience to the laws they created?
To ensure the laws were enforced by the King
To maintain order and survival in the new colony
To gain favor with local tribes
To secure funding from England
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which two traditions of Western civilization did the Mayflower Compact draw upon?
Imperialism and Colonialism
Capitalism and Socialism
Social Contract and Covenant
Feudalism and Monarchy
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