The Mayflower Compact was an early example of the idea that
A) a society should be based on a set of rules chosen by its members.
B) a colony should treat the Native Americans honestly and fairly.
C) the colonists needed to have a financial stake in their success.
D) toleration of all religions is a foundation of American society.

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The Mayflower Compact was significant for establishing the idea that a society should govern itself based on mutually agreed-upon rules, setting a precedent for self-governance in the American colonies.

The Mayflower Compact Was an Early Example of the Idea