Do by these presents solemnly and mutually in the presence of God and one of another, covenant, and combine our selves together into a civil body politic (based on majority rules), for our better ordering and preservation..."

This excerpt is from the Mayflower Compact

Explanation:

The Mayflower Compact was the first political agreement made by the Pilgrims before they settle in America. It was a kind of agreement of democratic principle to be applied in the new colony, in which it was declared fidelity to the king of England and the commitment of all to obey the fair and equal laws that were approved by the majority.

by 1890, the united states had by far the world's most productive economy. american industry produced twice as much as its closest competitor--britain. but the united states was not a great military or diplomatic power. its army numbered less than 30,000 troops, and its navy had only about 10,000 seamen. britain's army was five times the size of its american counterpart, and its navy was ten times bigger. the united states' military was small because the country was situated between two large oceans and was surrounded by weak or friendly nations. it faced no serious military threats and had little interest in asserting military power overseas.

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