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What are facts about the Massachusetts colony?

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Jhon Winthrop was the first govoner of Massachusetts colony.

English Puritans discovered Massachusetts colony in 1620.

The colony was named for "large hill place".

Major Cities- Boston, Qyincy, Plymouth, Salem, Lexington, and Concord.
they were founded by the Puritans and Pilgrims

they were forced to sign the mayflower compact
  • founded in 1620
  • founded by puritans
  • named for the massachusetts tribe (word meaning"large hill place")
  • founded for religous freedom
  • home of the famous historical site of plymouth rock
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