The creators of these documents most likely capitalized certain words and phrases to indicate their importance. Capitalization in this context is often used to highlight significant concepts or entities, such as "God," "King," "Country," and "Body Politick," signifying their importance to the intent and principles of the document.
"The Mayflower
Compact"
Having undertaken for the Glory of God, and
Advancement of the Christian Faith, and the
Honour of our King and Country, a voyage to plant
the first colony in the northern parts of Virginia; 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 to enact, constitute, and frame, such
just and equal Laws, Ordinances, Acts,
Constitutions and Offices, 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.
The Mayflower Compact
A)
Use the passages to answer the question.
Why did the creators of these documents
most likely capitalize certain words and
phrases?
(1 point)
to identify key signatories
to establish a formal tone
to indicate their importance
to signal a change in writer
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