Interesting Facts about Massachusetts

These interesting facts about Massachusetts for kids include the Salem Witch Trials, the first subway system, Benjamin Franklin, and basketball.

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The first subway system was built in Boston, Massachusetts in 1897. It had four tracks and is now a National Historic Landmark.

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Benjamin Franklin was born in Boston, Massachusetts in 1706. He was a scientist, newspaperman, freemason, author, and inventor.

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Interesting Facts about Massachusetts

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These interesting facts about Massachusetts for kids include the Salem Witch Trials, the first subway system, Benjamin Franklin, and basketball.

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This is part of the 50 states unit study as we travel around America, learning about the history of each state.

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Massachusetts is on the eastern coast of the United States and has the nickname, The Bay State.

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The mass hysteria of the Salem witch trials took place in 1692 and 1693 in Salem, Massachusetts. More than 200 people were accused and 25 people died as a result.

The first subway system was built in Boston, Massachusetts in 1897. It had four tracks and is now a National Historic Landmark.

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Benjamin Franklin was born in Boston, Massachusetts in 1706. He was a scientist, newspaperman, freemason, author, and inventor.

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Basketball was invented in Springfield, Massachusetts in 1891 by James Naismith. This is also where the Basketball Hall of Fame is located.

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