Question

What is the best description of the Mayflower Compact?

A: a promise to treat the Indians fairly

B: a treaty between Massachusetts and Rhode Island

C: an early form of self-government in Plymouth

D: a guide to the waters of Massachusetts

Answer 1

C. An early form of self- government in Plymouth

Answer 2

An early form of self-government in Plymouth

Explanation: The Mayflower Compact was specifically created to ensure a functioning society. This document also allowed for a social structure to be established.