In 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.
Question
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In the Mayflower Compact, why do the Pilgrims promise “all due submission and obedience”?
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Responses
to show that they will remain servants of God
to show that they will remain servants of God
to show that they will follow the colony’s rule
to show that they will follow the colony’s rule
to show that they will elect a colonial leader
to show that they will elect a colonial leader
to show that they will follow the king of England
to show that they will follow the king of England
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The correct response is:
to show that they will follow the colony’s rule
This aligns with the intent of the Mayflower Compact, which establishes a civil body politic and emphasizes the promise of obedience to the laws and governance created for the better ordering and preservation of the colony.
