Massachusetts State
A state in the New England region of the northeastern United States. It is bordered on the east by the Atlantic Ocean. It has an area of 21,000 square kilometers and a population of 6,029,000 (1990). The capital is Boston. Most of the region of rolling hills, sea erosion and moraine terrain, the northwest is part of the New England Highlands, the northwest corner of Mount Greylock elevation of 1,064 meters, the highest point for the state. Zigzag coastline, many good harbors. It has a temperate continental humid climate with an average annual precipitation of 1000 millimeters. The Cobbin Reservoir in the central part of the state, with an area of 101 square kilometers, is the main source of water for the city. There are 19 large rivers in the state, the most famous being the Connecticut River and the Charles River. There are 1,200 large and small lakes and ponds.The state was admitted to the Union in 1788 and was one of the original 13 states at the time of American independence. Industry began in the early 19th century. The textile and tanning industries dominated the industry, and after the 1950s, the focus was on the development of electronics, electrical appliances, instrumentation, and aerospace and munitions sectors. Most of the industry is located in the eastern region, Boston is the largest manufacturing center, followed by Worcester in the central and Springfield in the west. Agriculture is dominated by the production of vegetables, fruits, dairy products, and flowers. The eastern coastal lowlands and western river valleys belong to the cheese belt, and milk is an important livestock product. Coastal fisheries are well developed. There are a number of railroads and highways to the east coast ports. Boston is the first major port, its international airport is busy with passenger traffic. Convenient transportation and a wealth of attractions provide conditions for the development of tourism in the state. The state is home to a number of colleges and research institutions. Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology are world-renowned. The Boston Symphony Orchestra is one of the world's leading orchestras.
Massachusetts is a state of the United States and part of the New England region in the northeast. The Chinese abbreviation is Massachusetts.
History
Massachusetts derives its name from the name of an early colonial Indian tribe located in the area, which originally meant "a large hill country". The first settlers from England arrived in Plymouth on the Mayflower in 1620.
Shortly afterward came the Puritans from England, who founded the Massachusetts Bay Colony, the precursor to Massachusetts. Massachusetts was one of the first 13 colonies to confront Britain during the American Revolution. Although the Puritans moved here for freedom of religion, they rejected other religions, and as a result, some left Massachusetts and moved south. Among these people was Roger? Williams colonized Rhode Island, and Thomas Hooker founded Connecticut. Hook founded Connecticut.
On Feb. 9, 1775, the British Parliament declared a rebellion in Massachusetts and proceeded to send troops to suppress it.
In 1786-1787, there was a Shays Rebellion in Massachusetts, which was suppressed by Governor James? Bowdoin to suppress it, and Samuel? Adams supported the suppression.
On February 6, 1788 Massachusetts became the 6th state to endorse the U.S. Constitution.
On March 15, 1820, this area of Maine was separated from Massachusetts because Maine and Massachusetts were separated by a river and were not connected, and Maine became a new U.S. state after it was separated.
The island of Maine is rich in history and the state has many buildings with historical significance.
Law and government
The capital of Massachusetts is Boston, and the current governor is Mitt? Ronnie. Both senators are members of the Democratic Party. Massachusetts has 10 seats in the 2001 adjusted House of Representatives. The state legislature is officially called the "Great and General Assembly of the Commonwealth," and there is a "Supreme Judicial Court" in the state.
State law distinguishes between cities and towns, and the largest and most populous town is currently Framingham. The main difference between a city and a town from a political point of view is that towns do not have a mayor and are governed by a town council. Cities, on the other hand, have city councils, and not every city has a mayor or alderman. This method of governance was started in the 1820s, and before that, there were only town meetings. Some towns in Massachusetts have since been upgraded to city status, but still have the word "town" in their names, such as Watertown.
The Massachusetts Home Rule Act has a "two-and-two-thirds proposition", according to which Massachusetts can't increase spending by more than 2% a year, and if it does, it has to be voted on and approved by the public.
Massachusetts became the first state in the United States to allow same-sex marriage on May 17, 2004, following a November 2003 ruling by the Massachusetts Supreme Court.
Geography
Massachusetts is bordered by New Hampshire and Vermont to the north, New York to the west, Connecticut and Rhode Island to the south, and the Atlantic Ocean to the east. Beyond the coast to the southeast are the islands of Martha's Vineyard and South Itch Island. Boston is the largest metropolitan area, but most of the population of the greater Boston area (approximately 4,000,000) does not live in the city.
Economy
Massachusetts ranked 11th in the nation in gross production in 1999 at $262 billion, and third in the nation in average income per capita in 2002 at $39,244.
The state's economy
The state is the largest in the United States and the largest in the United States.
Honshu Island's agricultural and fisheries output is seafood, seedlings, dairy products, cranberries, and vegetables. Industrial output is machinery, electrical equipment, scientific instruments, printing and publishing, and tourism. Other areas of interest to the Massachusetts economy are higher education, health care, and financial services.
Demographics at a Glance
All data from 2000 Census
Population: 6,349,097
White: 84.5%
Black: 5.4%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.2%
Other: 3.8%
Mixed: 3.8%
Mixed: 1.2%
Mixed Race: 3.7%
Important Cities and Towns
Some historically significant cities and towns include
Boston
Worcester
Springfield
New Bedford
New Bedford
New Bedford, New Bedford. Bedford
Fall River
Attleboro
Lowell
Leominster
Hingham
Quincy
Framingham
Natick
Cambridge Cambridge was named after the University of Cambridge by America's founding fathers, who hoped it would become a university town like Cambridge, England. Today, it is home to two of the world's most prestigious universities: Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Barnstable, (a major metropolitan area on the Cape Cod Peninsula)
Falmouth
Woods Hole
Hyannis
Provincetown
Martha's Vineyard
Martha's Vineyard
Martha's Vineyard
Martha's Vineyard
Williamstown
Martha's Vineyard
Nantucket
Some very small municipalities often have populations of less than 400.
Towns and counties in Massachusetts
Massachusetts, along with the other five New England states and New York, share a governmental structure called a "New England town.
In most states, a town is a small jurisdiction. Between towns are unincorporated jurisdictions, often with large land areas. In contrast, a state is completely divided into counties, and every inch of land in the state is governed by a county. The county government thus occupies a very important position, especially for those who live between towns, who are often running some very important businesses, such as running airports and so on.
Unlike the other states mentioned above, Massachusetts divides up all the land in the state into municipalities and towns, so that every inch of land is under the jurisdiction of some city or town, and you don't end up with no government. However, comparing this division with the other states mentioned above is complicated because Massachusetts uses individual municipalities for its survey data, whereas the other states use a larger division that includes several smaller municipalities, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, so it is not possible to make direct comparisons.
Before the 1990s, most of the responsibilities of Massachusetts county governments, including court operations and road maintenance, were either replaced by the state or were considered inefficient and outdated. A few recent examples:
The Mid-Sussex County government was on the verge of bankruptcy in the mid-1990's due to the mismanagement of the county hospital, and then in 1997 the state legislature stepped in and took away all of its assets and powers. On July 11, 1997, the Mid-Sussex County Government was officially abolished. Shortly thereafter, the Franklin County Board of Commissioners itself voted to abolish its own county government. The repeal law used to abolish the previous counties was extended to other counties, such as Hampden and Worcester Counties on July 1, 1998, where it was repealed. This repeal was followed by additional provisions to repeal Hampshire on January 1, 1999, Essex on July 1 of the same year, and Berkshire on July 1, 2000. Other counties may vote to abolish their own counties by invoking Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 34B or to reorganize as regional councils of government.
Higher education and research
Massachusetts has only 2.5% of the nation's population, but 4.5% of the nation's four-year colleges and universities (see the list of Massachusetts colleges and universities). The eight Boston-area academic institutions (Boston College, Boston University, Brandeis University, Harvard University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Northeastern University, Tufts University, and the University of Massachusetts-Boston), which call themselves "research universities," are, according to them, the "engines of economic growth" in the post-World War II era, and are now contributing $7 billion annually to the Massachusetts economy. Because of the large number of universities and colleges in the Greater Boston area, there is always a sudden spike in population at the beginning of the school year. (See list of colleges and universities in the Greater Boston area)
Harvard University in Massachusetts is a member of the Ivy League, and three colleges are part of the Seven Sisters: Mount St. Jude's College, Smith College, and Wesleyan College. Universities on the technology-oriented side include the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Notable colleges and universities located in Massachusetts near the Midwest are the five colleges in the Pioneer Valley (Mount St. Euclid College, Smith College, Amherst College, Hampshire College, and the University of Massachusetts headquarters in Amherst) and Williams College. Music schools include the Berkeley Conservatory of Music and the New England Conservatory of Music. There are also renowned independent research institutes containing the Urzhau Institute of Marine Science and the Marine Biological Research Laboratory.
Famous political and public figures
Famous political and public figures from Massachusetts:
John? John Adams, 1700s 2nd President of the United States
John? John Adams, 1700s, 2nd President of the United States
John Quincy. John Quincy Adams, 1700s 6th President of the United States
Sam? Samuel Adams 1700s Brewer, honoree
Susan B. Anthony, 1700s President of the United States Susan B. Anthony 1900s Woman who advocated for women's suffrage
George Herbert B. Anthony George Herbert Walker? George Herbert Walker. George Herbert Walker Bush 41st President of the United States
Emily Dickinson 1800s Poetess
Ralph Waldo Emerson 1800s Critic
Henry David Thoreau 1800s Critic
Banzmann 1800s Critic
Banzmann 1800s Critic
Banzmann 1800s Critic
Benjamin Franklin Benjamin Franklin 1700s Inventor, honoree
John Hancock 1800s Critic John Hancock 1700s Lover of his country
Oliver Wendell Holmes 1700s Inventor, philosopher, and philosopher
Oliver Wendell Holmes Oliver Wendell Holmes Supreme Court Justice
Edward Kennedy, a member of the Supreme Court, was a member of the Supreme Court. Ethel Kennedy
John Kennedy John Kennedy, 35th President of the United States
Robert Kennedy Early U.S. Attorney General
Ted Kennedy U.S. Senator
Joe Kennedy Early U.S. Representative from Massachusetts
Joseph Kennedy
Patrick Kennedy U.S. Representative from Rhode Island
John? Carey
Conan O'Brien TV host
Cotton Mather 1600s conductor
Doug Flutie American soccer quarterback
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow poet
Jack Kerouac 1950s Triggerhead Writer
Jay Leno TV Host
Ric Ocasek Musician
Squanto picks up the Brits and the Hollanders in 1620
Paul Revere. Paul Revere 1700s 爰国者
Peter Wolf Musician
Air Blacksmiths -- Stephen Tyler, Joe Perry, and others
Important Sports Groups
American Football
NFL: New England Patriots
NCAA: Boston College Eagles
Baseball
Major League Baseball: Boston Red Sox
Minor League Baseball: Lowe's Cyclones, short-term Class 1A New York-Penn League, parent team: Boston Red Sox)
Basketball
NBA: Boston Seltzer
NCAA
Boston College Eagles Mass. University Reserve Militia
Soccer
MLS: New England Patriots
Hockey
NHL: Boston Bruins
NCAA
Boston University Hounds
Boston College Falcons
Northeastern University Eskimo Dogs
Harvard Crimson
Hockey
Boston Cannons
State Songs
Massachusetts currently has three officially recognized songs:
State Song: "Everybody Give My Regards to Massachusetts"
National Anthem: "Massachusetts"
Patriotic Song: "My Massachusetts, Because of You Our Country is Free"