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Maine split from Massachusetts in 1820 because residents of Maine wanted their own state government and more control over their own affairs, separate from Massachusetts. Maine had a distinct economy, culture, and geography that made it different from the rest of Massachusetts, leading to the decision to become its own state.
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What was Maine controlled by which other colony in 1775?
Maine was controlled by Massachusetts.
What are Massachusetts?
Massachusetts is a state in the US. (It's very close to Maine)
Which us state controlled Maine in1803?
Massachusetts controlled Maine in 1803.
Was Maine part of Massachusetts?
The Province of Maine was combined with the Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1652.
Which part of the four new England colonies was Maine part of?
Massachusetts
How did the US acquire Maine?
It used to be part of Massachusetts then it split into Massachusetts and Maine
What colony did Maine belong to?
Maine was a colony of Massachusetts until 1820.
What colony is Maine from?
Province of Massachusetts Bay Later became Maine and Massachusetts
The Dutch colony of New Netherlands split to become the two proprietary colonies of?
The colony of Virginia split into Virginia and West Virginia.Massachusetts split into Massachusetts and Maine.
Which state was once part of Massachusetts Maine or Connecticut?
the answer is Maine. you better be glad that I found the answer, bubbo! Just Kidding. but the answer is Maine.
Do Maine and Massachusetts touch?
Maine and Massachusetts are two different states. Maine was the 23rd state in the USA, where as Massachusetts was the 6th.
Which state is larger Maine or Massachusetts?
Maine
What was the state that had Maine?
It was Massachusetts
What colony was Maine apart of?
Maine was once apart of Massachusetts.
Was Maine an original colony?
No. Maine was originally part of Massachusetts.
Who became the first governor of colony of Maine?
The colony of Maine was never actually founded, as it existed originally as part of the colony of Massachusetts. The district of Maine seceded from Massachusetts on March 15, 1820.
Were Massachusetts and Maine the same colony?
Yes. Maine was a district of Massachusetts before the state gained its independence around 1820.
