Final answer:
The statement in question is b.false, as the Mayflower Compact was signed by the Pilgrims in 1620, not by Vikings, and was related to the Pilgrims' quest for religious freedom in the New World.
Step-by-step explanation:
The statement 'The Mayflower compact was formed when the Vikings came to America looking for religious freedom' is false.
The Mayflower Compact was signed by the Pilgrims in 1620 after they arrived in what is now known as Plymouth, Massachusetts, not by Vikings. Contradictory to Jamestown, which was founded for economic reasons, the Pilgrims sought the new world for religious freedom.
They wished to separate from the Church of England and formed the Mayflower Compact to establish a self-governing colony.
The Mayflower Compact is considered a significant document because it was an agreement of self-government and reflected the settlers' desire for religious freedom, the glory of God, and the advancement of the Christian faith. The correct option is b.false.