LAD #1

1. There are various crucial concepts embodied in the Mayflower Compact which began to develop the American nation. The fundamental concepts started with the actual reason for a departure from England; the stated reason was to advance the Christian faith and respect the king. However, the most important concept is the mention of democratic assemblies. Perhaps without even knowing it, these colonists gave America a chance at a democratic future by engraining free speech into their roots.
2. The Mayflower Compact can be seen as a stepping stone from the "Oldd" world and toward a brighter "New" world. The premise of the voyage dips into ideas of religious advancement and an attachment to the king. The passage clearly emphassizes the adoration of the king and identifies it as a crucial reason for even embarking on the journey. Further in the passage, it talks about " Body Politick" as a loosely democratic concept, aslo recognizing the need for seperate governmental meetings for the colonists. While this article reiterates there compliance with the British government, it also begins the "New" world idea of seperate governmental features.
3. The Fundamental Order differentiates from the Mayflower Compact through its emphasis on a seperation from the body of English government and foundation of colonial sovereign. The Fundamental Order is fundamentally an appeal for heightened power in the hands of the colonists. The attitude of the Mayflower Compact appears to have a deeper adoration and respect for the king, and while that is still illustrated inthe Fundamental Order, it recognizes a need for seperation and greater independence.
4. The colonists were motivated to take this approach through a variety of factors. Initially the colonists feared a chaotic uprising and watned to be able to manage their fellow colonists in a judicial manner. As time progressed the colonists recognized their want for a democratic foundation. While this was not the original motivating factor it clearly resulted in heightened democractic practices.
5. Through the laws that were implemented within the Fundamental Order, there are key signs that the colonists strongly were trying to protect themselves of a dictator type of governmental system. Many inferences of checks and balances have been identified in the rules established. The emphasis on election of Governor is large, also the emphasis with being able to report corrupt leaders is one way this document identifies the colonists fears. The democratic princibles that were initally luminated through this document recognize the abundant fear of a single leader.