Which identifies why the Mayflower Compact is considered an important historical document?
A) It was the first example of colonists describing the hardships endured on a voyage to the New World.
B) It was a legal document that authenticated the Pilgrims’ right to settle in New England.
C) It included a list of the passengers on the Mayflower who became the first New England colonists.
D) It was the first example of colonists forming their own government in North America.
E) It was the first example of colonists negotiating a treaty with Native Americans in North America.
Answer: D
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A) the right of all nations to self-determination B) worker solidarity C) regional diversity D) the pursuit of individual economic self-interest
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