Question

Based on the excerpt from the Mayflower Compact below, what was the primary purpose of the settlers in creating this document?

"do by these presents solemnly and mutually, in the presence of God and one another, covenant, and combine ourselves together into a civil body politick, for our better ordering and preservation..."

(1 point)
Responses

To form a self-governing community with laws for the general good.
To form a self-governing community with laws for the general good.

To outline a plan to return to England after exploring the new land.
To outline a plan to return to England after exploring the new land.

To declare independence from King James and establish a new monarchy.
To declare independence from King James and establish a new monarchy.

To set up a trade agreement between the settlers and Native Americans.

Answer 1

The primary purpose of the settlers in creating the Mayflower Compact was:

**To form a self-governing community with laws for the general good.**