USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -John Carver, (born c. Originally a prosperous businessman when the English Separatists in Leiden decided to emigrate to North America, Carver obtained financial backing for the trip and chartered the Mayflower. He was elected governor on Nov. 21, 1620, after the signing of the Mayflower Compact.

Detailed explanation-2: -He may not have been first choice for the role of Governor of Plymouth Colony, but William Bradford became the man who would lead the Pilgrims during their formative years in America.

Detailed explanation-3: -Governor William William Bradford (1590-1657) was a leader of the Separatist congregation, a key framer of the Mayflower Compact, and Plymouth’s governor for 30 years after its founding.

Detailed explanation-4: -Leaders such as Bradford, Standish, John Carver, William Brewster and Edward Winslow played important roles in keeping the remaining settlers together.

Detailed explanation-5: -John Carver (before 1584–1621) was one of the Pilgrims who braved the Mayflower voyage in 1620 which resulted in the creation of Plymouth Colony in America. He is credited with writing the Mayflower Compact and was its first signer, and he was also the first governor of Plymouth Colony.