Massachusetts

Massachusetts is a state in the United States of America. Its official name is the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

The word Massachusetts comes from Native American language. It means "place with hills."

History
Massachusetts was one of the first places that European people lived when they came to America. It became one of the first American colonies. The Pilgrims from Plymouth, England came to America to practice their religion in 1620.

Massachusetts was the place of many events which caused the American Revolution, such as the Boston Tea Party and the Battle of Lexington and Concord. It was also a center of the anti-slavery movement. 

Maine used to be part of Massachusetts, but split off in 1820.

In 2004, Massachusetts became the first U.S. state to legalize same-sex marriage.

Location
Massachusetts is on the East Coast of the United States. It is a part of New England located next to the Atlantic Ocean. Its capital and largest city is Boston. 

Massachusetts borders five different states:

 Connecticut
 New Hampshire
 New York
 Rhode Island
 Vermont

Major cities in Massachusetts include Boston, Worcester, Springfield, and Plymouth.

Massachusetts today
Massachusetts is home to some of the United States' most prestigious universities, such as Harvard University and MIT. 

Massachusetts is one of the richest states in the United States. It is a center for medical research and technology, and is home to several major hospitals.

The state is also home to the New England Patriots, who have won the Super Bowl six times in the National Football League (NFL). Fenway Park, where the Boston Red Sox play, is a historic baseball stadium in Boston.

Related pages
 Governor of Massachusetts
 List of counties in Massachusetts
 List of cities and towns in Massachusetts

References


Category:1788 establishments in the United States