Purpose Of The Mayflower Compact
For what primary reason was the Mayflower Compact originally drafted?
A
The settlers recognized that unity was essential for their survival and agreed to establish a democratic form of government.
B
It was created to formally establish a territorial boundary between the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag.
C
The settlers required a formal document to declare their independence from the King of England.
D
It was drafted to define the legal rights of the indentured servants who accompanied the Pilgrims on the Mayflower.