Massachusetts

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  • Massachusetts is one of the first 13 states in the United States. It was pivotal in the transformation of the American Colonies into an independent nation. In recent years, it has become well-known for its prestigious universities, its sports teams, and its leadership in technology development.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Massachusetts<ref>

  • Special Election Dates

    The death of long time Massachusetts Senator Ted Kennedy has left an opening in the Senate Massachusetts will fill by holding a special election. The Massachusetts Secretary of State confirms that these special elections will be held on either January 19th or January 26th. Governor Deval Patrick will make the final decision on the date. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts has to hold the election between 145 and 160 days after the vacancy presents itself by law.http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/08/28/dates-proposed-for-massachusetts-special-election/<ref>

  • The Flag of Massachusetts

  • Massachusetts Bay Colony

    In 1629, a large area of what is now Massachusetts was established by a group of Puritan settlers as the Massachusetts Bay Colony. It was successful, and eventually established its own system of government. It also showed an early independent streak, rebelling against British policy on tariffs and taxation. King Charles II revoked the colony's charter in 1684.

  • Cultural Divide

    While many people think of Massachusetts solely in terms of the Boston metro area, the western half of the state also has a strong culture, with farms, many well-reputed academic institutions including Smith College and Amherst College, and the Berkshires, a cultural center with orchestras, theater festivals, and beautiful scenery.

  • Revolution

    A rock-throwing incident in 1770 led to fierce retaliation from the British army and became known as the Boston Massacre, one of the key events leading up to the American Revolution. In 1773, residents threw tea into Boston Harbor in what would later be known as the Boston Tea Party. This led to harsh repercussions from the British government, who closed the port to crush incipient rebellion. Their decision backfired, and much of the American colonies rose in revolt.

  • Industrial Revolution

    Massachusetts, with its poorly productive land and short growing season, was quick to see industrialization as the next step to success. Its textile mills, shoe factories and other production facilities became the envy of many other regions during the 1800s, and manufactured many of the supplies for the Civil War.

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