1. Massachusetts EXAMPLE February 6, 1788 Massachusetts became a state
Surrounding states: Connecticut, Rhode Island,
New York, Vermont and New Hampshire
Located north on the east coast
7th smallest state
Population: 6.69 million

2. State Capital The state capital of Massachusetts is Boston
Boston is located in the Suffolk County, 1 of 14
counties
Population: 636,479
Largest city in Massachusetts
Massachusetts governor is Deval Patrick
He was first elected in 2006 and then reelected in 2010
He graduated from Harvard Law School
He is the 71st governor of Massachusetts

3. Massachusetts state flag
“By the sword we seek peace, but peace only under liberty."
The flag has been used since 1971.
On the flag you can see the following:
A blue shield.
A native American with a bow and arrow.
A star, symbolizing Massachusetts, one of the original 13 states.
The state motto (written in yellow), translation under the title.
An arm with a sword over the shield showing the motto.

4. Largest cities in Massachusetts
1. Boston (pop. 617,594)
2. Worcester (pop. 181,045)
3. Springfield (pop. 153,703)
What would you do as a tourist?
Walk in the Springfield Forest Park
If you like basketball, think about visiting the basketball hall of fame
Visit Springfield Science Museum
Climb to the top of the Bunker Hill Monument
Tour the state house
Visit the John F. Kennedy museum
See the Boston tea party ships and museum.
Visit the Higgins Armory which has weapons and armor from the medieval
Visit one of the city’s many parks
See the Green Hill Vietnam memorial

5. Industries in Massachusetts
Massachusetts is one of the leading states in renewable energy. The industry includes designing, developing, financing and constructing technologies used in renewable energy solutions.
Manufacturing is a big industry in Massachusetts. They primarily produce electronic and technical equipment, plastics, paper products and metal and rubber products.
Life Sciences is also one of the bigger industries in Massachusetts. It includes Universities, teaching hospitals, and research institutions

6. Major tourist attraction in Massachusetts
Titanic Museum
You have probably watched the movie “Titanic”. At the Titanic Museum you can experience it yourself. As shown in the pictures above there is a replica of the ship. So if the movie was not enough for you, you should visit this museum.

7. Major natural attraction in Massachusetts
Halibut Point State Park
One of the great places to experience the nature that Massachusetts has to offer. Enjoy the peace and take beautiful pictures like the ones above.

8. Famous people from Massachusetts
John F. Kennedy: ( )The 35th President, born in Brookline, MA
Johnny Appleseed: ( ) Born John Chapman, was an American pioneer nurseryman who introduced apple trees to large parts of Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois. Born in Leominster, MA
Clara Barton:( ) Founded the American Red Cross, with headquarters located in a home in Glen Echo. Born in North Oxford, MA 

9. Fun facts about Massachusetts
There is a house in Rockport built entirely of newspaper.
The tabby cat was made the official state cat in 1988.
The first American lighthouse was built in the Boston Harbor in 1716.
In 1659 the state of Massachusetts outlawed Christmas.

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