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Massachusetts was named for an Algonquian Indian word that means "a
big hill place."
Massachusetts' official flag was adopted in 1971 (before 1971, the Massachusetts flag had a design on both sides of the flag; the design on the back was omitted). Massachusetts' flag depicts a Native American carrying a bow and arrow on a blue shield (all on a white background). A white star on the shield represents Massachusetts, one of the original 13 states. The state motto (in Latin and written in yellow on a blue ribbon) reads "ENSE PETIT PLACIDAM SUB LIBERTATE QUIETEM," meaning "By the sword we seek peace, but peace only under liberty." Above the shield is a arm wielding a sword (demonstrating the state motto).
10 Largest cities in Massachusetts (2003): Boston, 581,616; Worcester, 175,706; Springfield, 152,157; Lowell, 104,351; Cambridge, 101,587; Brockton, 95,090; New Bedford, 94,112; Fall River, 92,760; Lynn, 89,571; Quincy, 89,059
Number of counties in Massachusetts : 14
Largest county in Massachusetts by population: Middlesex, 1,464,628 (2004)
Largest county in Massachusetts by area: Worcester, 1,513 sq mi.
Massachusetts State Parks & Forests: 450,000 ac.
Massachusetts Land Area: 10,555 sq mi. (27,337. sq km) (44th)
Massachusetts Geographic Center: In the town of Rutland in Worcester Co.
Massachusetts Population: (2004 est) 6,416,505 (#13)
Massachusetts has played a significant role in American history since the Pilgrims, seeking religious freedom, founded Plymouth Colony in 1620. As one of the most important of the 13 colonies, Massachusetts became a leader in resisting British oppression. In 1773, the Boston Tea Party protested unjust taxation. The Minute Men started the American Revolution by battling British troops at Lexington and Concord on April 19, 1775.
During the 19th century, Massachusetts was famous for the intellectual activity of its writers and educators and for its expanding commercial fishing, shipping, and manufacturing interests. Massachusetts pioneered the manufacture of textiles and shoes. Today, these industries have been replaced in importance by the electronics and communications equipment fields.
Tourism has become an important factor in the economy of the state because of its numerous recreational areas and historical landmarks. Cape Cod has beaches, summer theaters, and an artists' colony at Provincetown. The Berkshires, in the western part of the state, is the site of Tanglewood, the summer home of the Boston Symphony; art museums, including Mass MoCA and the Clark Institute; and Jacob's Pillow, a world renowned dance center.
Among the many other points of interest are Old Sturbridge Village in
Sturbridge, Minute Man National Historical Park between Lexington and
Concord, and Plimoth Plantation in Plymouth. In Boston there are many
places of historical interest, including Old North Church, Old State
House, Faneuil Hall, the USS Constitution, and the John F. Kennedy
Library and Museum.
Massachusetts Agriculture: The state's cranberry crop is the nation's second-largest (after Wisconsin). Dairy and poultry products, nursery and greenhouse produce, vegetables, and fruit.
Massachusetts Industry: Electronic and communications equipment, commercial fishing, manufacturing.
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