Question

refer to the \the mayflower compact (1620) and the winter of 1621\ section from of plymouth plantation. according to bradford, why was the mayflower compact written? to establish the purpose for the colony and describe its governance to set up a trade agreement between the colonists and the virginia company to declare the colonists intent to separate from king jamess rule to create an alliance between the colonists and the ships crew members

Explanation:

The Mayflower Compact was written to establish self - governance and the purpose of the Plymouth Colony. It was an agreement among the Pilgrims to form a civil body politic and set rules for living in the new colony. It had nothing to do with a trade agreement with the Virginia Company, separating from King James's rule, or creating an alliance with the ship's crew.

Answer:

to establish the purpose for the colony and describe its governance