[PAR] [TLE] Mayflower Compact [SEP] The Mayflower Compact was the first governing document of Plymouth Colony.  It was written by the male passengers of the "Mayflower", consisting of separatist Congregationalists who called themselves "Saints", and adventurers and tradesmen, most of whom were referred to by the Separatists as "Strangers".  Later both groups were referred to as Pilgrims or Pilgrim Fathers.  The Separatists were fleeing from religious persecution by King James of England. [PAR] [TLE] James Chilton [SEP] James Chilton (c. 15561620) was a Leiden Separatist passenger on the historic 1620 voyage of the ship "Mayflower" and was the oldest person on board.  Upon arrival in the New World, he was a signer of the Mayflower Compact.  James Chilton was one of the earliest to die that winter, perishing within the following month.
[PAR] [TLE] Mayflower Compact [ SEP ] The Mayflower Compact was the first governing document of Plymouth Colony . It was written by the male passengers of the " Mayflower " , consisting of separatist Congregationalists who called themselves " Saints " , and adventurers and tradesmen , most of whom were referred to by the Separatists as " Strangers " . Later both groups were referred to as Pilgrims or Pilgrim Fathers . The Separatists were fleeing from religious persecution by King James of England . [PAR] [TLE] James Chilton [ SEP ] James Chilton ( c. 15561620 ) was a Leiden Separatist passenger on the historic 1620 voyage of the ship " Mayflower " and was the oldest person on board . Upon arrival in the New World , he was a signer of the Mayflower Compact . James Chilton was one of the earliest to die that winter , perishing within the following month .
What was James Chilton fleeing from?
What was James Chilton fleeing from ?
religious persecution
religious persecution