Which policy of Great Britain led most directly to the creation of the Mayflower Compact

In writing the declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson based his argument for American Independence on the idea that

I challenge the warmest advocate for reconciliation, to shew [show], a single advantage that this continent can reap, by being connected with Great Britain. I repeat the challenge, not a single advantage is derived. Our corn will fetch its price in any market in Europe, and our imported goods must be paid for, buy them where we will... — Thomas Paine, 1776 In this statement, Thomas Paine suggested that the American colonies should

In the pamphlet Common sense, Thomas Paine argued that the American Colonies should