Question

Why do you think the pilgrims wrote the Mayflower compact ?

Answer 1

King William and Queen Mary accepted this document in 1689. It guaranteed certain rights to English citizens and declared that elections for Parliament would happen frequently. By accepting this document, they supported a limited monarchy, a system in which they shared their power with Parliament and the people.

Answer 2

Explanation: They wrote it because they wanted to establish self-government in the New World.