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Which one of the following statements is most accurate regarding the Mayflower Compact?

AIt founded the Plymouth colony under a proprietary governor.
BIt created the Massachusetts Bay Colony.
CIt made Plymouth a royal colony.
DIt gave the Pilgrims their own charter.

Verified Answer :

The Mayflower Compact A. IT FOUNDED THE PLYMOUTH COLONY UNDER A PROPRIETARY GOVERNMENT

The Mayflower Compact was the first governing document of Plymouth Colony. It was written by separatist Congregationalists who called themselves "Saints".

The Compact was drafted to prevent dissent amongst Puritans and non-separatist Pilgrims who landed at Plymouth. It was signed by 41 English colonist aboard the Mayflower on 11th November 1620.