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| − | '''Massachusetts''' is a state in the | + | '''Massachusetts''' or The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States. Massachusetts became known as the 'Cradle of Liberty' for the revolutionary movement started in Boston that spawned the war for independence against Britain. Its senators are two of the most liberal men in the Senate: [[John Kerry]] (who unsuccessfully ran for [[President]] in 2004) and [[Ted Kennedy]]. Massachusetts is famous for its legalisation of [[same-sex marriage]]. Also it was one of the origional thirteen colonies, and is where [[Paul Revere]] engaged in his famous midnight ride, and the [[Boston Tea Party]] took place. |
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Massachusetts or The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States. Massachusetts became known as the 'Cradle of Liberty' for the revolutionary movement started in Boston that spawned the war for independence against Britain. Its senators are two of the most liberal men in the Senate: John Kerry (who unsuccessfully ran for President in 2004) and Ted Kennedy. Massachusetts is famous for its legalisation of same-sex marriage. Also it was one of the origional thirteen colonies, and is where Paul Revere engaged in his famous midnight ride, and the Boston Tea Party took place.