11 Nov 1620 Jahr - November 11th, 1620 - Mayflower Compact

Beschreibung:

Description: The Mayflower Compact was the first document that set the standards of governing and regulations in the Plymouth colony.
Causes: The settlers wanted to make sure that the new settlement would be a controlled and lawful environment in order to avoid political and social conflict.
Historical Impact: The document held many of the same values that carried on through American history. Additionally, the Mayflower Compact was seen as a model later in time when important historical documents such as the Constitution was being constructed.