The New England Colonies

Question 1

What reasons did the Pilgrims give for creating the Mayflower Compact?

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to organize themselves, guarantee a long life for the colony, and achieve their goals in setting up the colony

Question 2

Majority rule means rule by one personthe monarchypopular vote.

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popular vote

Question 3

Monarchy is rule by one personthe majoritypopular vote.

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one person

Question 4

The Mayflower Compact is an early example of democracy.In what way does this excerpt illustrate democracy?

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The signers mutually agreed to the document’s terms.

Question 5

“to give liberty of speech” freedom of religion✔ freedom of speechfreedom of assembly

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✔ freedom of speech

Question 6

How do the fundamental orders say the governor should be chosen?✔ a majority votethe kingthe outgoing governor

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✔ a majority vote

Question 7

According to the document, which person will become governor?

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the one who receives the most votes

Question 8

“to put all things to vote” right to assemble✔ majority rulefreedom of speech

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✔ majority rule

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