https://www.mayflower400uk.org/education/who-were-the-pilgrims/2019/november/the-mayflower-compact-the-first-governing-document-of-plymouth-colony/
A lasting legacy
The legacy of the Mayflower Compact lives on today and its significance has often been debated in the centuries since it was drawn up by the passengers of the ship.
It has often been cited as providing the basis for modern American democracy and, while its influence may have been overstated, there can be no denying its importance in establishing a social contract for the settlers to live by.
Its presence helped ensure order and survival in Plymouth Colony and the basis for self-governance which went on to inspire future generations.
https://www.mayflower400uk.org/about/about-mayflower-400/
Mayflower 400 UK was an honest, broad and inclusive commemoration of the ship’s sailing from England to America and its often challenging legacy. It marked the 400th anniversary year from 2018 through 2021 like never before in history.
