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MASSACHUSETTS

Bay State, Old Colony
Origin of state's name: Named after local Indian tribe whose name means "a large hill place"
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On a white field is a blue shield emblazoned with the image of a Native American, Massachuset. He holds a bow in one hand and an arrow in the other. The arrow is pointing downward representing peace. The white star represents Massachusetts as one of the original thirteen states. Around the shield is a blue ribbon with the motto: " By the Sword We Seek Peace, but Peace Only Under Liberty". Above the shield is a arm and sword, representing the first part of the motto.
Entered Union: Sixth of the original 13 states to ratify Constitution, February 6, 1978
Capital: Boston
Motto: Ense Petit Placidam Sub Libertate Quietem (By the sword we seek peace, but peace only under liberty
Flower: Mayflower
Bird: Chickadee
Tree: American elm
Song: All Hail to Massachusetts

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A LITTLE HISTORY

Pilgrims settled in Plymouth in 1620; the following year they gave thanks for their survival with the first Thanksgiving Day. Indian opposition reached a high point in King Philip's War (1675-1676), which was won by the colonists. Demonstrations against British restrictions set off the 'Boston Massacre' in 1770, and the Boston 'tea party' in 1773. First bloodshed of the American Revolution was at Lexington in 1775.
FACTS AND TRIVIA ABOUT MASSACHUSETTS

Beacon Hill lights Boston.
Massachusetts' state tree is the American elm, state bird is the Chickadee, state beverage is Cranberry juice, state insect is the Ladybu g, and state muffin is the corn muffin.
Massachusetts produces the nation's largest cranberry crop.
Massachusetts is home to 65 public and private colleges and universities.
The first American public library was founded in Boston in 1653.
The Arfrican Meeting House on Joy Street in Boston was the first church built by free blacks, 1806.
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