Outline of Massachusetts

The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to the U.S. Commonwealth of Massachusetts:

Massachusetts – U.S. state in the New England region of the northeastern United States of America. It is bordered by Rhode Island and Connecticut to the south, New York to the west, and Vermont and New Hampshire to the north; at its east lies the Atlantic Ocean. Approximately two-thirds of the state's population lives in Greater Boston, most of which is either urban or suburban. In the late 18th century, Boston became known as the "Cradle of Liberty" for the agitation there that led to the American Revolution and the independence of the United States from Great Britain. Massachusetts is also home to Harvard University, the oldest institution of higher learning in the U.S., founded in 1636.

General reference

Names Common name: Massachusetts Pronunciation: Official name: Commonwealth of Massachusetts Abbreviations and name codes Postal symbol: MA ISO 3166-2 code: US-MA Internet second-level domain: .ma.us Nicknames Baked Bean State The Bay StateIntroduction to Massachusetts, 50 States, retrieved April 24, 2009. Old Colony StateMassachusetts (state, United States), Britannica Online, retrieved April 24, 2009. Pilgrim State The Spirit of America (currently used on license plates) Taxachusetts (colloquial)Andrew Ryan, The People's Republic of Massachusetts (colloquial) Report: 'Taxachusetts' label remains part of Massachusetts' past, Boston Globe, April 6, 2007.Daniel J. Flynn, 'Taxachusetts' no more?, Forbes, October 22, 2008.'Taxachusetts' Voters May Eliminate State Income Tax, Fox News, October 7, 2008.Michael D. Shear, Giuliani Backers Attack 'Taxachusetts Romney', The Washington Post, December 12, 2007.Slate's Chatterbox: The Myth of 'Taxachusetts', National Public Radio, October 15, 2004. Adjectival: Massachusetts Demonyms Bay Stater Massachusettsan Massachusite Masshole (derogatory; reclaimed)

Geography of Massachusetts

Geography of Massachusetts Massachusetts is: a U.S. state, a federal state of the United States of America Location: Northern Hemisphere Western Hemisphere Americas North America Anglo America Northern America United States of America Contiguous United States Eastern United States East Coast of the United States Northeastern United States New England Northeast megalopolis Population of Massachusetts: 6,547,629 (2010 U.S. Census) Area of Massachusetts: Atlas of Massachusetts

Places in Massachusetts Historic places in Massachusetts National Historic Landmarks in Massachusetts National Register of Historic Places listings in Massachusetts Bridges on the National Register of Historic Places in Massachusetts National Natural Landmarks in Massachusetts National parks in Massachusetts State parks in Massachusetts

Environment of Massachusetts Climate of Massachusetts Geology of Massachusetts Protected areas in Massachusetts State forests of Massachusetts Superfund sites in Massachusetts Wildlife of Massachusetts Fauna of Massachusetts Amphibians of Massachusetts Birds of Massachusetts Mammals of Massachusetts Reptiles of Massachusetts Natural Resource Protection Zoning

Natural geographic features of Massachusetts Islands of Massachusetts Mountains of Massachusetts Rivers of Massachusetts

Regions of Massachusetts

Central Massachusetts includes Worcester County and far northwestern Middlesex County Blackstone Valley Montachusett-North County South County Eastern Massachusetts includes Barnstable, Bristol, Dukes, Essex, most of Middlesex, Nantucket, Norfolk, Plymouth and Suffolk Counties Central Eastern Massachusetts: Greater Boston MetroWest Northern Eastern Massachusetts: Cape Ann Merrimack Valley North Shore Southern Eastern Massachusetts: Cape Cod South Shore Southeastern Massachusetts (a locally named region that does not encompass the entire southeastern geographical area of the state) South Coast Western Massachusetts includes Berkshire, Franklin, Hampden and Hampshire Counties The Berkshires Connecticut River Valley Quabbin Valley

Administrative divisions of Massachusetts

The 14 Counties of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Barnstable County Berkshire County Bristol County Dukes County Essex County Franklin County Hampden County Hampshire County Middlesex County Nantucket County Norfolk County Plymouth County Suffolk County Worcester County Municipalities in Massachusetts Cities in Massachusetts State capital of Massachusetts: Boston City nicknames in Massachusetts Towns in Massachusetts Unincorporated communities in Massachusetts: There is no unincorporated territory in Massachusetts Census-designated places in Massachusetts

Demography of Massachusetts

Demographics of Massachusetts

Government and politics of Massachusetts Politics of Massachusetts Form of government: U.S. state government Massachusetts's congressional delegations Massachusetts State Capitol Elections in Massachusetts Electoral reform in Massachusetts Political party strength in Massachusetts

Branches of the government of Massachusetts

Government of Massachusetts

Executive branch of the government of Massachusetts Governor of Massachusetts Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts Secretary of State of Massachusetts State Treasurer of Massachusetts State departments Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Legislative branch of the government of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Court (bicameral) Upper house: Massachusetts Senate Lower house: Massachusetts House of Representatives

Judicial branch of the government of Massachusetts

Judiciary of Massachusetts Supreme Court of Massachusetts

Law and order in Massachusetts Law of Massachusetts Cannabis in Massachusetts Capital punishment in Massachusetts Constitution of Massachusetts Crime in Massachusetts Gun laws in Massachusetts Law enforcement in Massachusetts Law enforcement agencies in Massachusetts Massachusetts State Police Same-sex marriage in Massachusetts

Military in Massachusetts Massachusetts Air National Guard Massachusetts Army National Guard

Local government in Massachusetts

History of Massachusetts History of Massachusetts

History of Massachusetts, by period

Prehistory of Massachusetts (Indigenous peoples) English New-Plymouth Colony, November 23, 1620June 3, 1686 Mayflower Compact signed on November 21, 1620 English New-England Colony, September 6, 1628March 4, 1629 English Governour and Company of the Mattachusetts Bay in New-England, March 4, 1629June 3, 1686 Pequot War, July 20, 1636May 26, 1637 History of slavery in Massachusetts King Philip's War, June 8, 1675August 12, 1676 English Dominion of New-England in America, June 3, 1686May 18, 1689 English Colony of New-Plymouth and Colony of Massachusetts Bay, May 18, 1689October 7, 1691 English Province of Massachusetts Bay, October 7, 1691May 1, 1707 Queen Anne's War, 1702–1713 Raid on Deerfield, 1704 Treaty of Utrecht, 1713 British Province of Massachusetts Bay, May 1, 1707May 30, 1776 Dummer's War, (1722–1725) King George's War, 1740–1748 Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle (1748) French and Indian War, 1754–1763 Treaty of Paris of 1763 History of Massachusetts#Revolutionary Massachusetts: 1760s–1780s (Prelude to War) Boston Massacre, March 5, 1770 Boston Tea Party, December 16, 1773 Parliament passes the Massachusetts Government Act, May 20, 1774 Massachusetts Provincial Congress organized, October 7, 1774 American Revolutionary War, April 19, 1775September 3, 1783 Boston campaign, September 1, 1774March 17, 1776 Powder Alarm, September 1, 1774 Battles of Lexington and Concord, April 19, 1775 Siege of Boston, April 19, 1775March 17, 1776 Battle of Bunker Hill, June 17, 1775 United States Declaration of Independence, July 4, 1776 Treaty of Paris, September 3, 1783 History of Massachusetts#Revolutionary Massachusetts: 1760s–1780s: "State of Massachusetts Bay", July 4, 1776October 25, 1780 Ninth state to ratify the Articles of Confederation and Perpetual Union, signed July 9, 1778 History of Massachusetts#Federalist Era: 1780–1815: "Commonwealth of Massachusetts," since October 25, 1780 Western territorial claims ceded 1785 Shays Rebellion of 1786-1787 Sixth state to ratify the Constitution of the United States of America, February 6, 1788 Separation of the State of Maine, 1820 American Civil War, April 12, 1861May 13, 1865 Massachusetts in the American Civil War

History of Massachusetts, by region by city History of Acton, Massachusetts History of Dedham, Massachusetts (disambiguation) History of Fall River, Massachusetts History of Lowell, Massachusetts History of Marshfield, Massachusetts History of Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts History of Springfield, Massachusetts History of Uxbridge, Massachusetts by county History of Berkshire County, Massachusetts History of Bristol County, Massachusetts History of Essex County, Massachusetts History of Middlesex County, Massachusetts History of Nantucket, Massachusetts History of Norfolk County, Massachusetts History of Suffolk County, Massachusetts

History of Massachusetts, by subject History of education in Massachusetts History of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology List of Massachusetts state legislatures History of marriage in Massachusetts History of slavery in Massachusetts

Culture of Massachusetts

Culture of Massachusetts Cuisine of Massachusetts Museums in Massachusetts Religion in Massachusetts Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts Episcopal Diocese of Western Massachusetts Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Boston Roman Catholic Diocese of Burlington Roman Catholic Diocese of Fall River Roman Catholic Diocese of Manchester Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield in Massachusetts Roman Catholic Diocese of Worcester Scouting in Massachusetts State symbols of Massachusetts Flag of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Great Seal of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

The arts in Massachusetts Music of Massachusetts Theater in Massachusetts

Sports in Massachusetts

Sports in Massachusetts Professional sports teams in Massachusetts

Economy and infrastructure of Massachusetts

Economy of Massachusetts Communications in Massachusetts Newspapers in Massachusetts Radio stations in Massachusetts Television stations in Massachusetts Energy in Massachusetts Health care in Massachusetts Hospitals in Massachusetts Transportation in Massachusetts Airports in Massachusetts Rail transport in Massachusetts Roads in Massachusetts U.S. Highways in Massachusetts Interstate Highways in Massachusetts State highways in Massachusetts Water in Massachusetts

Education in Massachusetts

Education in Massachusetts Schools in Massachusetts School districts in Massachusetts High schools in Massachusetts Private schools in Massachusetts Colleges and universities in Massachusetts University of Massachusetts

Outline of Massachusetts

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