1. The Great and Only Massachusetts
By : Ashley Somesan
And Chris Cipolla

2. Founding 1630 John Winthrop set Massachusetts bay colony
Reason: religious freedom

3. Important People
John Winthrop taught life needed skills

4. Religion Puritan were in Anglican church
Then established Colonial Massachusetts

5. Geography/Climate Mild short summers and long winters
Mountain, rivers, but very poor soil

6. Natural Res./Economy
Major industries fishing, shipbuilding,ironworks,lumber,and whaling
Farming was very difficult from poor soil

7. Cool Facts Became a state on February 6,1788
In 1641, General Goarr passed down The Massachusetts Body of Liberties

8. Questions to Explore Who was the founder of Massachusetts ?
What was the reason for colonization ?
Why was it hard to grow crops at times ?
What are some major industries ?

9. Bibliography