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MASSACHUSETTS

Name: Joseph SmithDate: May 16, 2014

Geography of MassachusettsMy state is located in Northeast US.The highest point is Mt. Greylock Its elevation is 3,491 feet.It is bordered by the following states: Connecticut, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, and Vermont

Capital and 3 CitiesThe capital of Massachusetts is Boston.Boston is located in the East part of the state.Massachusetts has a population of 6,349,097.Three cities in Massachusetts are Sandwich TownSalem CitySpringfield City

State flowerMayflower

State flag Blue shield emblazoned

The state motto is by the sword we seek peace, but peace only under liberty. The state nickname is Bay State. SYMBOLS

State bird

4Famous PeopleEli Whitney was an inventor. He invented the cotton gin.Dr. Seuss was an author and an illustrator. He is best known for the kids story, The Cat in the Hat.John F. Kennedy was a U.S. President. He was the 35th President.Natural ResourcesMassachusetts has a complex ecosystem of rivers, lakes, estuaries, salt marshes and other habitats for plants, animals and marine life. Glacial stones and boulders such as granite and marble are quarried in the state.

IndustriesManufacturing of telecommunications equipment, electrical equipment, textiles, shoe making, metal products, fishing and food products. Farming includes dairy, cranberries and poultry. AttractionsMuseum of Science You can explore more than 700 interactive exhibits; travel thru space and time in the Charles Hayden Planetarium; watch a film in the Mugar Omni Theater, New Englands only IMAX Dome screen; conduct experiments; build models; experience an indoor lightning storm in the Theater of Electricity and more!

Harvard Stadium -This is the largest D1 athletic program with 41 sports, tickets are sold for Football, Ice Hockey, Basketball, and Men's Lacrosse. Other sports are free admission. Historic Harvard Stadium (30,323) was built in 1903 and is an engineering marvel, as the worlds rst reinforced concrete structure and permanent arena for American college sports.

Map Massachusetts entered the union on February 6, 1788.

Interesting factsThe Tabby Cat was made the official state cat in 1988.

The Chocolate Chip Cookie was made the official cookie on July 9, 1997.Most common in the state is the Two-Spotted Lady Beetle.

The state's cranberry crop is the nation's 2nd largest (after Wisconsin). The state tree is the American Elm.Bibliographywww.50states.com

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