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New England

New England is the northeastern region of the United States, consisting of the states Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont, Rhode Island, and Connecticut. It is a region with a strong cultural identity, much of which stems from its history as an early English settlement.

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What kind of journal is The New England Journal of Medicine?

The New England Journal of Medicine is a general medical journal. It is published weekly and has content about new medical research, articles and opinions.

How did the Salem witch episode reflect the tensions and changes in the seventeenth-century New England life and thought?

As for the salem witch trials, the tension was both economic and religious. There were certain families who wanted to own more of the land, so they accused certain people of witchcraft just so they would be executed. They used religion and superstition as a means of accomplishing this.

Why did the pilgrims voyage to New England?

The separatists who broke away from the Church of England fled to many different places to escape persecution and obtain religious freedom. These places included Ireland, continental Europe, and the New World. One of the most famous group of separatists, known as the Pilgrims, first sailed to the New World in the Mayflower and founded Plymouth Colony.

How good are the New England Patriots?

They have posted over 100 regular season wins and 14 playoff wins with three Superbowl titles in the last ten seasons. This indicates they are among the best teams in football entering 2010.

What is the value of a 20 gauge New England Firearms Pardner model SB1?

In "good" condition the gun in question would have an approximate retail value of $125.

Did New England ever consider seceding from the Union?

New England, or Parts of it, has threatened to secede numerous times. Most famously it was considered by delegates to the Hartford Convention during the War of 1812. The Massachusetts Legislature latter threated to secede over the admission of Texas to the Union, and the later over the Mexican War. Moreover there is currently a strong secession movement in New England with the Second Vermont Republic garnering support from a significant portion of the states populace, and smaller but growing organizations in Maine, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire, as well as a growing amount of cooperation between them.

for more information on the current movement i recommend

http://www.vermontrepublic.org/

and

http://www.newenglandconfederation.org

For a little more on Historical Secession

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Secession#Northeast_United_States_and_the_Hartford_Convention