jan 1, 1620 - Mayflower Compact, 1620 This compact made by colonists showed a willingness to comply under a common goal, and to be held to certain words and constraints. This was a great influence on American law and government, how er make contracts and how those contracts are bonded by the law. It also shows how we can come together as people and govern for the benefit of the group.
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jan 1, 1620
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~ 405 years ago