In the passage Myths about the Mayflower what is the answer to the open response question Why is the event described in the article taught schools today?

The event of the Mayflower voyage and the founding of Plymouth Colony is taught in schools today to educate students about the early history of European colonization in North America, the interactions between Native Americans and settlers, and the impact of this history on American society and culture. It is also taught to help students understand the significance of the Mayflower Compact and the ideals of self-government and religious freedom that emerged from this period in American history.