In the Mayflower Compact, the Pilgrims promise “all due submission and obedience” to show that they will follow the colony’s rule.
The Mayflower CompactIn the name of God, Amen. We, whose names are underwritten, the loyal subjects of our dread Sovereign Lord King James...Having undertaken, for the glory of God, and advancement of the Christian faith…a voyage to plant the first colony in the Northern parts of Virginia, do…solemnly and mutually…covenant [agree] and combine ourselves together into a civil body politick, for our better ordering and preservation…and by virtue hereof to enacte, constitute [establish], and frame such just and equal laws…and offices… as shall be thought most meet [suitable] and convenient for the general good of the Colony unto which we promise all due submission and obedience. In witness whereof we have hereunder subscribed our names…Anno Dom. 1620.QuestionUse the excerpt to answer the questionIn the Mayflower Compact, why do the Pilgrims promise “all due submission and obedience”?(1 point)Responsesto show that they will remain servants of Godto show that they will remain servants of Godto show that they will follow the colony’s ruleto show that they will follow the colony’s ruleto show that they will elect a colonial leaderto show that they will elect a colonial leaderto show that they will follow the king of Englandto show that they will follow the king of England
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