Which statement best explains the relationship of the Mayflower Compact to the history of the United States?

Question

A.
It was the first document to declare that the colonies should become independent states.
B.
It was the first document to state the right of citizens to rebel against a cruel government.
C.
It was the first document to suggest that different branches of government have separate powers.
D.
It was the first document to establish a government that ruled with the consent of the governed

Answer 1

D. It was the first document to establish a government that ruled with the consent of the governed.

The Mayflower Compact, signed in 1620 by the Pilgrims, was significant because it established a form of self-government based on the agreement of the settlers. It emphasized the idea of governance by consent, which became a foundational principle in the development of democratic governance in the United States.