It became a state by being one of the initial thirteen colonies and one of the early ratifies of the United States Constitution. Massachusetts was established by European colonists hundreds of years before the United States declared independence, as far back as when the passengers aboard the Mayflower landed at Plymouth Rock. On February 6, 1788, Massachusetts was named the sixth state to ratify the United States Constitution... it was annexed.
Massachusetts is known officially as the Commonwealth of Massachusetts,like Kentucky because of their respective State Constitutions, while Pennsylvania is a Commonwealth due to its official seal, and Virginia has been known as a commonwealth since before its statehood.
Bay StateMassachusetts is a commonwealth, and is usually known as the Bay State, a nickname that goes right back to its early settlers in 1789.And unicorns are awesome!!!!xD
florida`s statehood is march 3,1845
All states must adopt the a form of government and a constitution in accordance to the US constitution before they are granted statehood. A territory will hold a referendum and if the majority votes for statehood, the Congress will be petitioned. If the Congress passes a joint resolution to grant statehood, the president signs it and statehood is granted to the territory.
the statehood is April 28,1788
Massachusetts was one of the original 13 colonies. It became a state in 1788.
July 26, 1788 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_U.S._states_by_date_of_statehood
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I believe the fifth state to join the union is Connecticut. The last commemorative quarter minted in 1999, was for the small New England state of Connecticut. The fifth state to join the union, the Constitution State may be small, but . . . The design of the Connecticut State Quarter depicts Samuel Wylly's oak tree, "The Charter Oak". Perhaps only Captain Wadsworth really knew what happened Halloween night, 1687.http://www.netstate.com/states/intro/ct_intro.htm
Massachusetts was the sixth state to receive statehood on February 6, 1788.
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Maine was formerly a part of the state of Massachusetts. Maine succeeded from Massachusetts with the approval of the General Court and became a state on March 15, 1820.
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Massachusetts was admitted into the Union on February 6, 1788 becoming the 6th state to join the Union.
Massachusetts was admitted into the Union on February 6, 1788 becoming the 6th state to join the Union.
Massachusetts is known officially as the Commonwealth of Massachusetts,like Kentucky because of their respective State Constitutions, while Pennsylvania is a Commonwealth due to its official seal, and Virginia has been known as a commonwealth since before its statehood.
Massachusetts is known officially as the Commonwealth of Massachusetts,like Kentucky because of their respective State Constitutions, while Pennsylvania is a Commonwealth due to its official seal, and Virginia has been known as a commonwealth since before its statehood.