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The Mayflower Compact . Agreement between the Settlers at New Plymouth, 1620 . In the name of God, Amen. We whose names are underwritten, the loyal Subjects of our dread sovereign Lord King James, by the grace of God of Great Britain, France, and Ireland King, Defender of the Faith, &c.
THE MAYFLOWER COMPACT. Composed by William Bradford. Adopted November 11, 1620. [This Compact, drawn up in the cabin of the Mayflower, was not a constitution, a document defining and limiting the functions of government. It was, however, the germ of popular government in America.
The Mayflower Compact. Contemporary Transcription: In the name of God, Amen. We, whose names are underwritten, the Loyal Subjects of our dread Sovereign Lord, King James, by the Grace of God, of Great Britain, France and Ireland, King, Defender of the Faith, etc. .
1. What two groups comprised the passengers on the Mayflower? How were they different from each other? How similar? 2. What events forced the passengers on the Mayflower to write and sign the Mayflower Compact? 3. What facts in the article support the argument that
THE MAYFLOWER COMPACT. BY ARTHUR LORD. THE incident in Pilgrim history often selected. as best representing the idea of civil liberty and. local self-government is the signing of the Compact. The poet and the artist are more successful than. are the historians in preserving and symbolizing. some of the great events of human history. The.
The Mayflower Compact (abridged) In the name of God, Amen. We . . . the loyal Subjects of our dread sovereign Lord King James . . . Having undertaken for the glory of God, and advancement of the Christian Faith, and honor of our King and Country, a Voyage to plant the first Colony in the Northern parts of Virginia; do by these presents solemnly ...
The Mayflower Compact (1620) In the name of God, Amen. We, whose names are underwritten, the Loyal Subjects of our dread Sovereign Lord, King James, by the Grace of God, of England, France and Ireland, King, Defender of the Faith, e&. Having undertaken for the Glory of God, and Advancement of the Christian Faith,
Date. Mayflower Compact. Read the text below. As you read, highlight evidence of the following three democratic ideas. Number the highlighted text using the corresponding number of the democratic idea that it demonstrates. Social contract. Rules for self-government. Equal laws for all people.
The Mayflower Compact (1620) In the name of God, Amen. We, whose names are underwritten, the loyal subjects of our dread Sovereigne Lord, King James, by the grace of God, of Great Britaine, France and Ireland king, defender of the faith, etc. having undertaken, for the glory of God, and advancement of the Christian faith, and honour of our king ...
November 11, 1620 [This was November 21, old style calendar] In the name of God, Amen. We, whose names are underwritten, the Loyal Subjects of our dread Sovereigne Lord, King James, by the Grace of God, of Great Britaine, France, and Ireland, King, Defender of the Faith, Having undertaken for the Glory of God, and Advancement of the Christian ...