The Mayflower

The Mayflower was a ship that carried a group of English settlers known as the Pilgrims from England to North America in 1620. Seeking religious freedom and a new life, they landed at Plymouth Rock in present-day Massachusetts. The journey marked a significant moment in American history, as it led to the establishment of one of the first permanent colonies in the New World. The Pilgrims formed a foundational governance document called the Mayflower Compact, which established a model of self-governance important in the development of democratic principles in the United States.