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Is Canada is part of British administration?
Not any more. Canada is an independent country although it has chosen to retain Queen Elizabeth II as Head of State. It is also one of 52 countries that are part of the British Commonwealth of Nations which are mostly countries that used to be in the British Empire.
What does the colors of Massachusetts state flag stand for?
the color red stands for how many cranberries Massachusetts used to supply to the world the color green stands for the grasslands Massachusetts still has to this day and the color blue signifies the color uniforms out soldiers wore in the revolutionary war
What is the British empire today?
The British Empire no longer exists. However, there are around 50 countries who used to be part of the British Empire but are now independent and choose to remain part of the Commonwealth of Nations. Those countries include Australia, Canada, India, New Zealand, Pakistan and many Caribbean countries.
What was Shay s Rebellion?
Shay's rebellion was an uprising that happened in Massachusetts in 1786 and 1787. The uprising was lead by Daniel Shays in response to the harsh government policies that were used to rid the state of its financial problems.
Are Roman aqueducts red?
No, Roman aqueducts were left in their natural state for the most part. They would be the color(s) of the material used to make them or of the material used to face them.
Is delware a commonwealth state?
No, Delaware is not classified as a commonwealth state; it is officially known as a state. The term "commonwealth" refers to a specific designation used by four U.S. states: Kentucky, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. While Delaware has some similarities with commonwealths, it operates under the same legal framework as other U.S. states.
Is Ohio a commonwealth?
No, Ohio is not a commonwealth. It is a state in the United States of America. Commonweath is a term that is used to describe certain self-governing territories with their own constitution and government.
How did Massachusetts become part of the United States?
Massachusetts, known as the "Cradle of Liberty," became the 6th state to enter the Union on February 6, 1788. Before English settlers arrived in the area, six major Indian tribes, the Massachuset, Wampanoag, Nauset, Pennacook.
Why is Canada a commonwealth?
Because (like every other Commonwealth country) we used to be a British colony
How did the US acquire Maine?
It used to be part of Massachusetts then it split into Massachusetts and Maine
What is the Massachusetts's state bean?
The Navy Bean is the state bean of Massachusetts due to the fact it is used in Boston Baked Beans.
What is the correct capitalization for commonwealth?
The correct capitalization for "commonwealth" depends on how it is used. If it is part of a specific name, like "Commonwealth of Pennsylvania," then it is capitalized. Otherwise, if referring to a generic political community, it is lowercased.
How many countries are allowed to participate in the commonwealth games?
The Commonwealth Games is a sporting event that is open to athletes from countries that belong to the 'Commonwealth of Nations', an association of 53 countries. The United States does not belong to the Commonwealth of Nations.
What is meant by commonwealths as opposed to states in the US?
The term 'commonwealth' really does not differ from state in the US, as it functions the same. Some states have referred to themselves as a commonwealth in their state constitutions because in revolutionary times, commonwealth was a term used to describe a state or nation where the people came together by mutual consent.
What happened in the case of Commonwealth vs Hunt in the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court?
In Commonwealth v. Hunt, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ruled in 1842 that that labor combinations (labor unions) were legal provided that they were organized for a legal purpose and used legal means to achieve their goals. Prior to that the legality of such organizations was uncertain.
What does commonwealth state mean?
A commonwealth is any political entity that was founded on law and united by a compact for the good of the people.# The people of a nation or state; the body politic.# A nation or state governed by the people; a republic.# Commonwealth## Used to refer to some U.S. states, namely, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and Virginia.## Used to refer to a self-governing, autonomous political unit voluntarily associated with the United States, namely, Puerto Rico and the Northern Mariana Islands.# An international association such as The Commonwealth of Nations (formerly the British Commonwealth) or the Commonwealth of Independent States (former Soviet Republics).# The English state and government from the death of Charles I in 1649 to the restoration of the monarchy in 1660, including the Protectorate of 1653 to 1659.# Archaic. The public good; commonweal.
Why is Pennsylvania called a commonwealth?
Commonwealth essentially means state, but the governments of these states were formed by the people of the state to distinguish themselves from state governments that were formed out of a former Royal colony. The US has a few commonwealths, KY, MA, VA & MA. The term commonwealth as used by the states is different from Commonwealth meaning countries that were formerly British ruled.
