Question

1. why did the mayflower passengers create the mayflower compact?

a) they refused to follow majority rule
b) their charter no longer applied in their landing location
c) they wanted independence from england
d) they wanted to create a monarchy

1. the mayflower compact was important because it—

a) declared independence from england
b) divided the colonies into states
c) created a detailed constitution like the u.s. one
d) established the idea of self - government and majority rule

1. which principle from the mayflower compact influenced future american government?

a) rule by divine right
b) majority rule and self - government
c) judicial review
d) separation of church and state

Explanation:

1. The Mayflower passengers' original charter was for a different Virginia - based settlement. Since they landed in Massachusetts, the charter no longer applied, so they created the Mayflower Compact for self - governance.
2. The Mayflower Compact was important as it established the idea of self - government and majority rule among the settlers, laying a foundation for future American governance concepts.
3. The principles of majority rule and self - government from the Mayflower Compact influenced future American government structures.

Answer:

1. B. Their charter no longer applied in their landing location
2. D. Established the idea of self - government and majority rule
3. B. Majority rule and self - government