The pilgrims were i. e., they wanted to split from the church of england, not continue trying to reform the church. a small group who had settled in holland left for america aboard the in 1620. what do the authors say is the significance of the mayflower compact?

Separatists, Mayflower.

Explanation:

it was written down for once (one of the first to be written down, which ensured no one could change it on a whim), it was one of the first steps to self-government; it was not a constitution, just an agreement, but still progress; it was a pact that also especially allowed people to argue point-of-views in town hall meetings (which would later be important)

could you go a bit more in depth with you question? it's quite hard to understand. as soon as you do that i will be glad to : )

a would be the answer