Question

refer to the \the mayflower compact (1620) and the winter of 1621\ section from of plymouth plantation. according to bradford, why was the mayflower compact written?

○ to establish the purpose for the colony and describe its governance

○ to create an alliance between the colonists and the ships’ crew members

○ to set up a trade agreement between the colonists and the virginia company

○ to declare the colonists’ intent to separate from king james’s rule

Explanation:

The Mayflower Compact was a document created by the Pilgrims to establish a civil body politic and outline the governance of the Plymouth Colony, defining the colony's purpose and how it would be run. The other options are incorrect: it was not about allying with the crew, a trade agreement with the Virginia Company, or separating from King James (they still recognized his authority).

Answer:

A. to establish the purpose for the colony and describe its governance