The Mayflower Compact established what important principle?
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majority rule
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power of one
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Parliament
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English Bill of Rights
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Correct answer
Explanation
Signed in 1620, the Mayflower Compact was a social contract in which the Pilgrims agreed to form a civil government and abide by laws established by majority rule. This was a foundational step toward self-government in the American colonies.