Analysis of the Mayflower Compact

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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Analysis of the Mayflower Compact

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Source Analysis: The Mayflower Compact

Source A: The Mayflower Compact

"In the name of God, Amen. We whose names are underwritten, the loyal subjects of our dread sovereign Lord King James, by the Grace of God, of Great Britain, France, and Ireland, King, defender of the faith, etc., having undertaken for the glory of God, and advancement of the Christian faith, and honor of our King and country, a voyage to plant the first colony in the northern parts of Virginia, do by these presents, solemnly and mutually, in the presence of God and one another, covenant and combine ourselves together into a civil body politic, for our better ordering and preservation, and more special definition, ordaining, and constituting of such just and equal laws, ordinances, acts, constitutions, and offices, as shall be thought most meet and convenient for the general good of the colony, unto which we promise all due submission and obedience."* Provenance: William Bradford, 1620, Charter/Legal Document

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Questions about the Source

1.
Explain what the Mayflower Compact says about the purpose of the agreement. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the origins and purpose of the Mayflower Compact with other colonial documents you have studied. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Outline the historical significance of the Mayflower Compact in American history. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
4.
Analyze the reliability of the source. What are some strengths and limitations of William Bradford’s account? (5 marks)
[5 marks]
5.
Explain how the language used in the Mayflower Compact reflects its purpose. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
6.
Compare the Mayflower Compact to modern democratic documents. What similarities or differences can you find? (4 marks)
[4 marks]
7.
Outline the role of religion in the Mayflower Compact and its influence on early American colonies. (4 marks)
[4 marks]

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1/1/2026
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1/1/2026
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