Includes chronology. Includes glossary. "Portions of this work were originally authored by Kristen Rajczak and published as The Mayflower Compact (Documents That Shaped America)." Includes bibliographical references (p. 31) and index.
Contents:
Leaving England -- A New World -- Making the Mayflower Compact -- Developing democracy -- Mayflower Compact timeline -- Think about it!
Summary:
"The Pilgrims who sailed to what is now the United States on the Mayflower laid the foundation for democracy in the United States with the Mayflower Compact. It created a new set of laws for their community and gave them stability in the New World. Vivid historical and contemporary images and intriguing sidebars enhance the accessible text to show readers how crucial this frequently-overlooked document was to the future of America. In addition, critical-thinking questions challenge readers to take what they've learned and apply it to the world around them today"--Provided by the publisher.
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