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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States. With a population approaching 6.5 million in a relatively small area, it is mostly urban and suburban in its eastern half and still primarily rural in the west. It is the most populous of the six New England states and contains the region's main urban center, Boston.
The first Europeans to settle New England were Pilgrims and Puritans from England seeking religious freedom who landed in present-day Massachusetts. They founded Plymouth and Boston, which soon became the hub of the region. A century and a half later, Massachusetts became known as the 'Cradle of Liberty' for the revolutionary ferment in Boston that helped spawn the battle of the Thirteen Colonies for independence. In addition to its early patriots, Massachusetts supplied the new nation with its second and sixth Presidents, John Adams and his son John Quincy Adams.
During the eighteenth century, Massachusetts transformed itself from a mainly agricultural economy to a manufacturing one, making use of its many rivers for power to operate factories for shoes, furniture, and clothing. Its economy declined in the early nineteenth century when industry moved south in search of cheaper labor. A revitalization came in the 1970s when, nourished by the graduates of the area's many elite institutions of higher education, the Boston suburbs (particularly those around Route 128) became home to dozens of high-tech companies.
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RT @SmoothTeknyque: #thoushallnot believe in superstition..this is not the salem witch trials
2Teezy (TOY ADAMS) Fri, 18 Dec 2009 04:40:31 -0000
RT @SmoothTeknyque: #thoushallnot believe in superstition..this is not the salem witch trials
#thoushallnot believe in superstition..this is not the salem witch trials
SmoothTeknyque (Brandon Blunt) Fri, 18 Dec 2009 04:34:07 -0000
#thoushallnot believe in superstition..this is not the salem witch trials
Trust me to get the question about the Salem Witch Trials correct. The irony. It burns.
shamrox (Kari) Fri, 18 Dec 2009 01:24:59 -0000
Trust me to get the question about the Salem Witch Trials correct. The irony. It burns.
@IamKent Either Salem Witch Trials or The Great White Hype.
triefy (triefy) Fri, 18 Dec 2009 00:14:30 -0000
@IamKent Either Salem Witch Trials or The Great White Hype.
Final Patient / Salem Witch Trials , Blu-Ray http://to.ly/Klr
BluRayFilmer (BluRayFilmer.se) Thu, 17 Dec 2009 06:04:07 -0000
Final Patient / Salem Witch Trials , Blu-Ray http://to.ly/Klr
Researching the Salem Witch Trials. I find The Crucible a lot more interesting than I should. Haha.
MizSidra (sidra veriatch) Thu, 17 Dec 2009 03:05:21 -0000
Researching the Salem Witch Trials. I find The Crucible a lot more interesting than I should. Haha.
17th Century Colonial New England - Overview of period in the region's history, with emphasis on the Salem Witchcraft Trials of 1692.
American Fanaticism and Witch Hunts - During difficult times in the Massachusetts Colony in 1692, the devil seemed to be getting the upper hand in recruiting young souls to enlist in a covenant with hell... This is the Petition of Mary Eastick, accused witch in 1682.
Early American Horror Show - Commentary on the witch trials and their lasting legacy, with reviews of books on the topic. [Salon]
Famous American Trials: Salem Witchcraft Trials - Account of events, by Douglas Linder.
Meta Description: [ A collection of images, documents, essays, maps, links, games, and other information pertaining to the Salem Witch Trials of 1692., Essays, primary documents, biographical sketches, chronology, images, and other documents relating to the 1692 trials for witchcraft in Salem, Massachusetts ]
Mary Bradbury's Trial - Account of the events of July 26, 1692, when Mary Bradbury was brought before the court of Essex in Massachusetts Bay, on witchcraft charges.
Notable Women Ancestors - Witches - Biographies and genealogical information about the women of Salem accused of Witchcraft, as told by their descendants.
Meta Description: [ Notable Women Ancestors - Biographies and genealogical information of Women accused of Witchcraft told by their descendants. ]
Salem Witch Trial Conspiracy - Recounts the stories of Sarah Wild and Rebecca Nurse, both executed as witches.
Salem Witch Trials - Information about the trials, as well as upcoming events and attractions from the official site of Salem, MA.
Meta Description: [ This guide features a calendar of events, information about Salem's sites and attractions, as well as local lodging and restaurants. ]
Salem Witch Trials - Archived documents, maps, and biographies. From the University of Virginia Electronic Text Center.
Salem Witch Trials 1692 - Chronology of the examination of Sarah Good, accussed witch, from The Salem Witchcraft Papers.
Salem Witch Trials Page - Trial transcripts plus profiles of the afflicted, the accused and the victims. Provides timeline, chat room and recommended reading list.
Meta Description: [ The Salem Witch Trials Page contains information and court transcripts dealing with the events and persons of this tragedy. ]
Salem Witchcraft Hysteria - From National Geographic, a narrative about the Salem MA witch trials.
Meta Description: [ Experience the 1692 Salem witch-hunt in a terrifying online trial: 'Are you a witch? How long have you been in the snare of the devil? Confess!' ]
The Salem Witch Trials - A history of the trials, with related links.
Meta Description: [ information on the history of the Salem Witch Trials ]
The Salem Witch Trials Forum - An online forum devoted to a light hearted discussion centered about The Salem Witchcraft Trials.
Witch City - Documentary film about the consequences of using the town's history for profit. Includes a list of screenings, ordering information, reviews, a flipbook, and filmmaker biographies.
Witchcraft in Salem Village: Intersection of Religion and Society - Essay with teaching suggestions from a scholar in American religious history. In Divining America: Religion and the National Culture from the National Humanities Center.
Meta Description: [ an interactive curriculum enrichment service designed to help teachers of American history bring their students to a greater understanding of the role religion has played in the development of the United States ]
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