Why is the Mayflower Compact a significant document in American history? It was one of the first attempts at self-government in the colonies.

It represented an effort by the Church of England to establish a colonial government.

It was the only legal document that the Pilgrims ever prepared.

It formed the basis for every American state constitution.

The Mayflower Compact was important because it was the first document to establish self-government in the New World. It remained active until 1691 when Plymouth Colony became part of Massachusetts Bay Colony.

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unless they converted, many non-christians (mainly jews and muslims) were persecuted

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