Yes, according to William Bradford, it was considered necessary to make the agreement that has become known as the Mayflower Compact. Bradford, who served as the governor of Plymouth Colony, mentions in his book "Of Plymouth Plantation" that the agreement was created to establish a government and set of laws to ensure the survival and well-being of the new settlement. The colonists recognized the need for order and governance in the absence of a specific charter or authority from England. The Mayflower Compact served as a foundation for self-governance and was seen as a necessary step in forming a successful colony.
