Question

What was the Mayflower Compact?

Answer 1

"The Mayflower Compact was the first governing document of Plymouth Colony. It was written by separatist Congregationalists who called themselves "Saints". Later they were referred to as Pilgrims or Pilgrim Fathers. They were fleeing from religious persecution by King James of England."

Answer 2

Signed by the Pilgrims in 1620, it was the first American document.