A. Although the Spanish and English settlers both realized the potential of territorial expansion for their own interest, the Conquistadors intended to achieve economic prosperity through the discovery of gold and diffuse Christianity, while the English settlers initially planned to establish permanent settlements and seek refuge that would significantly distance them from the oppressive society, hindering their religious freedom. B. Despite the Mayflower Compact being essentially constructed with the sole purpose of conveying mutual regard for the respective separatists as equals under God, the concordat served as a pioneer model of a social allegiance initiated by voluntary agreement in developing a sovereign government system which epitomizes