Massachusetts

The state of Massachusetts was the sixth state in the Union to ratify the Constitution of the United States.

General Information
Ratification/Admission Date: 6 February 1788

Population: 422,845 (1800)

Capital: Boston

Motto: Ense Petit Placidam Sub Libertate Quietem (By The Sword We Seek Peace, But Peace Only Under Liberty)

Demonym: Bay Stater

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