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Brief History. Plymouth Colony was founded in 1620 by the Pilgrims seeking religious freedom. Massachusetts became a leader in resisting British oppression. 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. In the present, tourism has become an important factor in the economy of the state. Massachusetts's attractions include Old North Church, Old State House, Faneuil Hall, the USS Constitution, and the John F. Kennedy Library and Museum.

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More About This State

Nickname: Bay State

Capital: Boston

Date entered union: Feb. 6, 1788

Population: 6,398,743

State Flower: Mayflower

State Bird: Chickadee

Land area: 7,840 sq mi.

Topography: Jagged indented coast around Cape Cod; flatland yields to stony upland pastures near central region and gentle hill country in west; land in west is rocky, sandy and not fertile.

Major Industries: Educational, health and social services; Manufacturing; Professional, scientific, management, administrative, and waste management services

More About The People

Folks are called: Bay Stater

Ethnicities: White: 5,367,286 (84.5%); Black: 343,454 (5.4%); American Indian: 15,015 (0.2%); Asian: 238,124 (3.8%); Other race: 236,724 (3.7%); Two or more races: 146,005 (2.3%); Hispanic/Latino: 428,729 (6.8%)

Male/Female stats: Male: 3,058,816 (48.2%); Female: 3,290,281 (51.8%)

Median household income ($): 50,502

College Grads: 19.5%

Home Owners: 61.7%

Famous people: Emily Dickinson, Benjamin Franklin

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