Answer to Question #137575 in History for Alexia

Question

Which document established an early form of self government in the Plymouth colony?

Answer 1

Mayflower Compact document is deemed significant for it contributed to the establishment of self-government in the Plymouth colony. It acted as a tool that cemented the colonists’ dedication to the core mission in the first winter during the voyage to America by enforcing new rules to protect colonists against attacks by native Americans.