…as shall be thought most meet and convenient for the general good of the colony, unto which we promise all due submission and obedience. this quote from the mayflower compact may have influenced the colonists to believe that a) they needed to expand to created additional colonies b) all citizens would have to abide by the new laws created c) they needed to create a list of laws for all citizens to follow d) each person in the colony must be obedient to the laws of the king