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Mayflower Compact (Inside Guide: Documents of Democracy)
- A document designed to unite the pilgrims and spare them from mutinous divisions upon coming to the New World!
- These quick reads include Fast Facts about historical documents for elementary students
- Wonderful pictures and maps help students visualize history
A not-so-well-known document that the men on the Mayflower charted upon landing in the New World indicates the importance of unified and established governances. This document sowed the seeds of democracy in the new colonies. The Mayflower Compact is not a document I was familiar with, but it is one that held such great importance for the longevity and success of the colony when they arrived. Take advantage of the glossary and wonderful vocabulary words presented, study the timeline, and discuss the critical thinking questions as a family. Pgs. 32, sc. ~Rebecca
Introduce young readers to the documents that laid the bedrock for this nation. Some documents may surprise you, as you will learn about the Mayflower Compact and the Magna Carta. These brief readers introduce great vocabulary, timelines, classical artwork, and critical thinking discussion questions, and would make a great unit study (especially during an election year). There are factoids on people, places, and events throughout the pages that are easy to engage with and will stick in little minds. Nonfiction readers like these open students to further research and can lead students to interest-based learning during your school year. ~Rebecca