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Massachusetts Kearstyn S., Noah M., Dylan S.
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Capital city, Major cities, Region in the U.S. Capital city: Boston Major cities: Springfield, Fall River, Plymouth Region in the U.S: Northeast
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Population, Nickname Population: 6,593,587 people Nickname: The Baked Bean State
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State flag, state bird, state tree State flag: State flag: State bird: State bird: Chickadee Chickadee State tree: State tree:
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Geography Geography: The East Smaller hills, drumlins, which were left over from glaciers. Swamps, ponds, and rivers are scattered around the small hills. The central part of Massachusetts is a plateau, where most of the farms occur.
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History History: Massachusetts became the sixth state to join the union in 1788. In 1498, John Cabot explores the coast while looking for Asia.
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Economy, Industries, Products Jewelry making and hunting fish are some jobs. There are thousands of computer and electronics companies in Massachusetts.
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Popular attractions and sports teams Museums of Fine Arts in Boston and The Yale Repertory Theater. Boston Red Sox are a Professional Major League Baseball team. Also, the New England Patriots- football
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Famous people and college/university Benjamin Franklin, a inventor and statesman. Also, John Adams, a second U.S. president. Massachusetts is also home to Tufts Brandeis Williams, Amherst, Harvard Boston colleges. Massachusetts also has institute of technology, a private school.
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Resources used www.culturegrams.com www.culturegrams.com www.shgresources.com www.shgresources.com Regions Of The United States: New England book.
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