Question

The event described in the excerpt was significant in the history of colonial America because it —
A. created the first North American settlement
B. established self-government in the colonies
C. led to the end of British rule in the colonies
D. defined the three branches of government

Answer 1

The correct answer is option B.The event described in the excerpt was significant in the history of colonial America because it established self-government in the colonies. What The Pilgrims created in the ship, was a social contract among themselves to establish a local government once they would settle in America. They decided that in order to survive in new lands, far away from home, they needed to be self governed until they could obtain further instructions from the British government.