The Mayflower Compact is the first document to promise just and equal laws for all" in the New World. Here is the story of those men, women, and children that signed the compact.

Discusses the importance of the Mayflower Compact to the Pilgrims because they were beginning a democracy in the New World.

Biographies of the signers of the Mayflower Compact.

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.

Though just 200 words, the Mayflower Compact had a profound impact on the lives of a small group of settlers and the colony they would establish. This historic document kept a struggling group of Pilgrims together during a difficult time in their journey from England to the founding of Plymouth in 1620. Readers will learn what this document said, why it's considered to be so important, and about questions surrounding its intent. Images of the events throughout the book help illustrate and highlight the trials and triumphs of the Pilgrims.

"Readers will explore the events and people behind the Mayflower Compact, the first written framework for a government for the United States of America. Historical photos, including carefully selected primary sources, will allow students to gain a stronger understanding of the events surrounding the signing of the Mayflower Compact and the groundwork of democracy in America. This primary source-based approach to our nation's history will give readers a stronger understanding of a variety of social studies curriculum topics and research skills."--Provided by publisher.

Traces the events that necessitated the drafting and signing of the Mayflower Compact and discusses the significance of this document to the Plymouth settlement and to subsequent governments in the New World.