Why is the Mayflower Compact important?

A. It stated the Pilgrims would follow the rules of Virginia Company.

B. It stated that the King would rule the Pilgrims.

C. It stated that the Pilgrims would rule themselves.

D. It stated that all Puritans were welcome in Massachusetts.

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Sonny Cunningham

24 July, 13:08

Why is the Mayflower Compact important?

A. It stated the Pilgrims would follow the rules of Virginia Company.

B. It stated that the King would rule the Pilgrims.

C. It stated that the Pilgrims would rule themselves.

D. It stated that all Puritans were welcome in Massachusetts.

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Frederick Gould · Answer 1

The answer is C. It stated that the Pilgrims would rule themselves. The Pilgrims landed in an unclaimed territory and had to decide how their government was going to work. They agreed that they would rule themselves.

Jenna Underwood · Answer 2

The answer that makes the most sense is C.

Why is the Mayflower Compact important?A. It stated the Pilgrims would follow the rules of Virginia Company.B. It stated that the King would rule the Pilgrims.C. It stated that the Pilgrims would rule themselves.D. It stated that all Puritans were welcome in Massachusetts.

Why is the Mayflower Compact important?

A. It stated the Pilgrims would follow the rules of Virginia Company.

B. It stated that the King would rule the Pilgrims.

C. It stated that the Pilgrims would rule themselves.

D. It stated that all Puritans were welcome in Massachusetts.