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.