Massachusetts
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Massachusetts' flag shows a
Native American carrying a bow
and arrow on a blue shield on
a white background. A white
star represents Massachusetts
as one of the original thirteen
states. The state motto written
in Latin and 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.
Massachusetts is one of the
original 13 states and the 6th
of the Union in 1788. It is
the 6th smallest state in the
nation and one of the New England
states. The capital and largest
city is Boston. The five bordering
states are New York, Vermont,
New Hampshire, Connecticut and
Rhode Island.
Massachusetts has great history
and many visitors are drawn
to the historic and cultural
richness of Massachusetts. Massachusetts
is the birthplace of our nation
and several of its major industries.
The Pilgrims established their
settlement at Plymouth, Massachusetts
in 1620, arriving on the Mayflower
and the first celebration of
Thanksgiving Day in 1620 was
also celebrated at Plymouth.
Massachusetts weather conditions
can change quickly and are very
unpredictable especially near
the coast. Massachusetts has
a humid continental climate,
with warm humid summers and
very cold winters and heavy
snowfall. Near the coast the
climate is more moderate compared
to the western and central parts
of the state. Massachusetts
is famous for its summer resorts,
such as the sand beaches of
Cape Cod and the islands of
Nantucket and Martha’s
Vineyard. Cape Cod, Martha's
Vineyard and Nantucket experience
great summer weather with cool
ocean breezes. The overall state
average high temperature in
July is 80 degrees, and in the
winter months high temps are
usually in the 20-30s. The annual
statewide average precipitation
is 45 inches.
Massachusetts has been long
known for agricultural and fishing.
Other main agriculture include:
nursery stock, dairy products,
cranberries and vegetables.
Major industries are: Machinery,
food processing, electric equipment,
scientific instruments, printing
and publishing, tourism and
health care.
Massachusetts has14
counties:
Barnstable Berkshire Bristol
Dukes Essex
Franklin Hampden
Hampshire Middlesex
Nantucket Norfolk
Plymouth Suffolk
Worcester
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