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Was the mayflower compact the first written compact?

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yes it told the pilgrims what the rules are and what they should do but it was unoffical form of government but it is still a form of government

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What was the first sentence written in the mayflower compact?
In the name of God. Amen.
What is the first sentence written in the mayflower compact?
We, whose names are underwritten,... hhaving undertaken for the glory of God, and advancement of the Christian faith, and the honor of our King and country, a voyage to plant the first colony in the...
Why was th Mayflower Compact written?
to set rules/laws for the new settlers to obey by, because they were starting a new colony.
Who wrote the mayflower compact and why was it written?
The mayflower compact was written by the pilgrims upon arrival in America. The king of England set down laws for them to follow when they arrived in the spot they were to arrive at. However, they...
For whom was the mayflower compact written?
it was written by the pilgrims for the pilgrims for their own use. This was their constitution/laws.