Use the excerpt below to answer the question that follows:

Question

We whose names are underwritten .. do by these presents solemnly and mutually in the presence of God, and one of another, covenant and combine ourselves together into a civil Body Politick, for our better Ordering and Preservation, and Furtherance of the Ends aforesaid: And by Virtue hereof do enact, constitute and frame, such just and equal Laws, Ordinances, Acts, Constitutions, and Officers, from time to time, as shall be thought most meet and convenient for the general Good of the Colony; unto which we promise all due Submission and Obedience.

-Mayflower Compact, 1620

For what reason did a group of colonists agree to this compact?

(1 point)

To declare independence from all European nations

To form a social contract among themselves

To demonstrate goodwill toward local American Indians

To establish trade relations with other colonies

Answer 1

The group of colonists agreed to the compact "to form a social contract among themselves."