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The Mayflower Compact was a document signed by male passengers on the Mayflower. It was the first democratic document agreed to in North America.
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What was the first constitution in the colonies called?
the first written constitution was in the first colonies was the may flower compact.
How many crew members were on the Mayflower?
there were 102 passengers on the may flower
Why did the pilgrims come to north America on the may flower?
Because that was just the transport that happened to be available
How did the Mayflower get its name?
The reason why Mayflower is called so is that in the past the Mayflower's owner was Guicciardini. Guicciardini was an ancient Italian family in Florence. The symbol of Florence is "Giglio" that is a flower of may. So Mayflower means Giglio that is the symbol of Florence in Italy. The Mayflower got its name because it was scheduled to set sail in May, the flower part symbolized hope, and prosperity in the New World.
What was the name of the first ship that the pilgrims used to travel to the New World?
The Pilgrims who landed in present-day Massachusetts in 1620 arrived on the Mayflower.
Who wrote the may flower compact?
pilgams
When was the may flower compact written?
1620
Who is rights did the may flower compact protect?
whos rights did the mayflower compact protect
What agreement was signed on the mayflower?
may flower compact- 1620
What was the significance of the May flower compact?
it gave the right of the pilgrims 2 govern themselves in america.
What was the first constitution in the colonies called?
the first written constitution was in the first colonies was the may flower compact.
What was the Mayflower Compact and why was it inportant?
the may flower was important because it was the first case self-goverment of America!
What best describes the reason the colonist sugned the may flower compact?
they delcared loyalty to britian . The writers declared their loyalty to England.
What was the reason of the may flower compact?
The Mayflower Compact was pretty much a set of rules to help the pilgrims live peacefully once they entered the "New World". This document was signed by many of the men on the ship.
Mayflower compact was an early example of what idea?
theset up a direct democracy,in which all men would vote, and the mayority would rule. the may flower compact established a tradition of direct democracy .
What did the did the signers of the Mayflower Compact agree to form?
The Mayflower compact was a self government singed by all men aboard the May flower, signifying they were their own independent government headed to New England/America.
Where did they sign the Mayflower Compact?
on the may flower it was an agreement that would govern the new world as the pilgrims would begin to live there like the Constitution
