EOC Spot Check - Lesson Mayflower Compact

Except from the Mayflower Compact

"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 and mutually in the presence of God and one of another, Covenant and Combine ourselves together into a Civil Body Politic, for our better ordering and preservation and furtherance of the ends aforesaid; and by virtue hereof to enact, constitute and frame such just and equal Laws, Ordinances, Acts, Constitutions and Offices, from time to time, as shall be thought most meet and convenient for the general good of the Colony, unto which we promise all due submission and obedience. In witness whereof we have hereunder subscribed our names at Cape Cod, the llth of November, in the year of the reign of our Sovereign Lord King James, of England, France and Ireland the eighteenth, and of Scotland the fifty-fourth.

Anno Domini 1620." Mayflower Compact, 1620

What was unique about the Mayflower Compact?

Except from the Mayflower Compact

"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 and mutually in the presence of God and one of another, Covenant and Combine ourselves together into a Civil Body Politic, for our better ordering and preservation and furtherance of the ends aforesaid; and by virtue hereof to enact, constitute and frame such just and equal Laws, Ordinances, Acts, Constitutions and Offices, from time to time, as shall be thought most meet and convenient for the general good of the Colony, unto which we promise all due submission and obedience. In witness whereof we have hereunder subscribed our names at Cape Cod, the llth of November, in the year of the reign of our Sovereign Lord King James, of England, France and Ireland the eighteenth, and of Scotland the fifty-fourth.

Anno Domini 1620." Mayflower Compact, 1620

What was unique about the Mayflower Compact?

Except from the Mayflower Compact - Simplified

We are starting a journey to create the first colony in northern Virginia to honor God, spread the Christian faith, and show loyalty to our King and country. Together, we promise to form a government to help us stay organized and safe. We will make fair rules and laws for everyone's benefit and promise to follow them. We signed this agreement at Cape Cod on November 11th, during the eighteenth year of King James's rule over England, France, and Ireland, and the fifty-fourth year of his rule over Scotland.

What was unique (special) about the Mayflower Compact?