Why was the Mayflower Compact written?

to establish law in the new colony
to stop the mistreatment of slaves
to protest King James' authority
to remind the colonists of home

Question

Why was the Mayflower Compact written?

    to establish law in the new colony
    to stop the mistreatment of slaves
    to protest King James' authority
    to remind the colonists of home

anonymous · Answer

The Mayflower Compact was written for the general good of the settlement and the survival of the Mayflower passengers with the will of the majority. They wanted self government to be created and enforced for better lives.