The document called the mayflower compact was named for

the boat on which the puritans sailed to new england.

the boat on which the pilgrims sailed to new england.

the town in holland from which the puritans sailed.

the town in holland from which the pilgrims sailed.

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The correct answer is B. The boat on which the Pilgrims sailed to New England

Explanation:

The Mayflower Compact was a document signed in 1620 by the English Settlers that arrived in New England (US), this document aimed at establishing the rules for self-government in the Plymouth Colony the first colony in US settlers created. The Mayflower Compact was named in this way because it was written and signed by the passengers of the Mayflower while they were still aboard. The Mayflower was the name of the ship in which mainly English Puritans and some adventurers and tradesmen,  all known as Pilgrims traveled from England and arrived in the New World in 1620. Because of this, this document was called Mayflower as this was the name of the boat on which the Pilgrims sailed to New England.