Question
Wie whese 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 aforesaidt 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.
To dedare indegendence fro all Esaropean natlio
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To form a srcid contradt among thestelues
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Mayflower Compact, 1620
For what reason did a group of colonists agree to this compact?
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To establish trade.ss
Answer
The group of colonists agreed to the Mayflower Compact in order to covenant and combine themselves together into a civil Body Politick, for their better Ordering and Preservation, and Furtherance of the Ends aforesaid.