What was the primary purpose of the Mayflower Compact signed by the Pilgrims in 1620?
1: To declare independence from England
2: To establish a government based on majority rule and consent of the governed
3: To create a system of feudal land ownership
4: To grant the king absolute authority over the colony
Answer
To establish a government based on majority rule and consent of the governed
Explanation
The Mayflower Compact was an early agreement among the Pilgrims to form a self-governing community, reflecting principles of democracy and majority rule.