The Puritans were seeking religious freedom.
Massachussets
Well, North Carolina had been discovered by pirates, but I think it was deserted. Then Virginia was founded, and then Plymouth, Massachussets. But Massachussets Bay wasn't founded until 10 years later.
The Puritans were seeking religious freedom from the Church of England.
Massachussets, Maryland, and Rhode Island
Massachussets, Maryland, and Rhode Island
Religious freedom
Massachussets, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Kentucky.
Plymouth, Massachussets: Puritan Massachussets Bay: Separatist
The are of Massachussets is 27 336 km2, a very small state - comparable with Albania.
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Massachusetts
from Lexington to Concord it would take you about ten miles fifteen minutes if you are driving.