Question

Why did the Mayflower passengers create the Mayflower Compact?

Answer 1

a. to forestall problems because they were landing outside the charters prescribed area.
b. to begin planning their religious freedom and eventual independence from England.
c. to assure that the non- puritans would have equal citizenship rights with the Puritans.
d. to organize each persons roles an responsibilities in order to develop a stable colony.