Studies Weekly The Mayflower Compact

What was the main purpose of the Mayflower Compact?

• To establish a new religion

• To create a set of rules for the Pilgrims to govern themselves

• To declare independence from England

• To build a new city

Who made changes to the Mayflower Compact to gain British support?

• William Bradford

• John Smith

• John Pearce

• George Washington

How long did the Mayflower Compact govern the Plymouth colony?

• 50 years

• 25 years

• 10 years

• More than 70 years

What action by the British government made the American colonies feel like they could not govern themselves?

• Granting independence

• Sending more settlers

• Taxing the colonists

• Building new forts