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Example Question #3 : Historic Documents And Court Decisions
The pilgrims who signed the Mayflower Compact travelled to America to __________
Possible Answers:
establish a military base in the war between England and France.
colonize the continent of America for the British crown.
establish a free and fully democratic society.
make their fortune and achieve economic autonomy.
flee religious persecution in Europe.
Correct answer:
flee religious persecution in Europe.
Explanation:
The pilgrims who arrived in Massachusetts from Europe were fleeing religious persecution in England under King James I. They signed the Mayflower Compact which essentially stated they were an autonomous and self-governing people.
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