It was necessary to create the Mayflower Compact to form a formal government in the northern part of Virginia, which had no form of government. It also mentioned it was for the “Glory of God” and “Advancement of the Christian Faith”. They were escaping religious persecution from the King of England. There were several governing principles that the signers agreed to. The first is that they would have a deep faith and belief in God. The document also showed a devotion to King and Country. It regarded all as equals in God’s sight as a civil government. It also agreed to constitute and frame equal laws, ordinances, acts, constitutions, and offices. They were also to meet for the general good of the Colony. Unto which they promised to submit
