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Massachusetts was not named by the US. From early in the settlement period the colony was called the Massachusetts Bay Colony, sometimes with more words referencing other areas like the Plymouth Plantation.
The word Massachusetts is derived from a native American geographic word.
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What was the National Guard called before?
The national guard was originally named "State Militia" per the US Constitution.
What us state did the Revolutionary War begin?
Massachusetts, home of the Battles of Lexington and Concord. Before the war it was home to the Boston Massacre and the Boston Tea Party. Of course, Massachusetts was only a British colony then, and it did not become a US state until more than twenty years later.
What are the four commonwealths of the US?
Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Kentucky are the four commonwealths of the US.
What are Massachusetts?
Massachusetts is a state in the US. (It's very close to Maine)
How many Massachusetts senators?
Every state, including Massachusetts, has two US senators.
Is Plymouth in the US?
Yes and no. There are cities named Plymouth in the US, Plymouth Massachusetts being the most famous. There is also a Plymouth in England. Plymouth Massachusetts was named after it.
How many towns are named Marion in the US?
Yes, I live in Massachusetts, and their is a town named Marion here.
What was the National Guard called before?
The national guard was originally named "State Militia" per the US Constitution.
Are there any cities named Massachusetts in the US?
Well, probably. I think there could be one in Florida?
How many towns named Stoughton in US?
Two, so far as I can tell, one in Massachusetts, and one in Wisconsin.
Why is Washington called Washington?
It is named after the first US President.
How many us cities named Norfolk?
Norfolk, Virginia, Norfolk, New York, Norfolk, Nebraska, Norfolk, Massachusetts, Norfolk, Connecticut.
Why was Massachusetts decision to recognize gay and lesbian rights controversial?
Because it had never been done before in the US.
John F Kennedy's job before he was President of the United States of America?
He was a US Senator and a member of the US House of Representatives representing Massachusetts.
How many us representatives are elected by Massachusetts?
Massachusetts has nine representatives to the US Congress.
How many commonwealths are in the US?
Four U.S. states call themselves commonwealth: Kentucky, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and Virginia.
What us state did the Revolutionary War begin?
Massachusetts, home of the Battles of Lexington and Concord. Before the war it was home to the Boston Massacre and the Boston Tea Party. Of course, Massachusetts was only a British colony then, and it did not become a US state until more than twenty years later.
