Bibliograph

Mayflower Compact, Christine Honders

Type

Label

Mayflower Compact, Christine Honders

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

resource.interestAgeLevel

Ages 8 to 12

resource.interestGradeLevel

Grades 3 to 7

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Mayflower Compact

Oclc number

944956440

Responsibility statement

Christine Honders

Series statement

Documents of American democracy

Summary

Provides facts about the Mayflower Compact, the first document written by Europeans establishing a government in what would become the United States

Table Of Contents

The first document of U.S. government -- Before the Mayflower -- The search for a new life -- The Mayflower and its passengers -- "Strangers" and "saints" -- Imperfect landing -- Making a pact -- The "body politic" -- "Just and equal laws" -- The first election -- The blueprint of government -- Laying a strong foundation

Target audience

pre adolescent

Classification