Mayflower Compact: This was an agreement signed by Pilgrims aboard the Mayflower before landing in Plymouth in 1620. It established self-government and majority rule for their colony.
John Winthrop: He was an English Puritan lawyer who served as governor of the Massachusetts Bay Colony for over a decade, playing a significant role in shaping its early development.
City upon a Hill: A phrase used by John Winthrop that referred to his vision of creating a model Christian community in Massachusetts Bay Colony that would inspire others.