The provisions of the Mayflower Compact would influence later documents like the Articles of Confederation. Which of the following is not a reason the colonists created and signed the Mayflower Compact?A.To protect the groupB.To serve the "general good"C.To cut all ties with the British kingD.To keep order
Question
The provisions of the Mayflower Compact would influence later documents like the Articles of Confederation. Which of the following is not a reason the colonists created and signed the Mayflower Compact?A.To protect the groupB.To serve the "general good"C.To cut all ties with the British kingD.To keep order
Solution
The answer is C. "To cut all ties with the British king". The Mayflower Compact was created as a social contract to maintain order, protect the group, and serve the "general good" among the Pilgrims. It was not intended to sever all ties with the British king.
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