Asked by quinton handy on Jul 29, 2024

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The Mayflower Compact grew out of

A) a promise among the Pilgrims to support religious tolerance of anyone who settled in the area.
B) a comprehensive list of the rules of behavior the colonists should use when dealing with the Indian.s
C) a promise made by every adult on board the Mayflower to obey all the laws of the English government.
D) an agreement between free adult males to obey the laws of chosen officials.

Mayflower Compact

An agreement reached by the Pilgrims on the Mayflower in 1620, which established a rudimentary form of democracy and self-government for their new settlement in Plymouth.

Chosen Officials

Public servants or government representatives who have been selected or elected to their positions by a voting process or appointment.

  • Assess the role played by religion and its congregations in the process of establishing colonies and the lifestyle of the colonial era.
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Lucas VenegasAug 01, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The Mayflower Compact was an agreement signed by the male passengers of the Mayflower in 1620, establishing a self-governing colony based on majority rule. It was not about religious tolerance, dealing with Native Americans, or promising to obey English laws, but rather about creating a social contract among the settlers to govern themselves.