Which colony's first governing document was covered in the 2001 historical program broadcast by C-SPAN?
Mayflower Compact 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.
Capitol (Williamsburg, Virginia) The Capitol at Williamsburg, Virginia housed the House of Burgesses of the Colony of Virginia from 1705, when the capital was relocated there from Jamestown, until 1779, when the capital was relocated to Richmond. Two capitol buildings served the colony on the same site: the first from 1705 until its destruction by fire in 1747; the second from 1753 to 1779.