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1. www.historytools.org › stories › boston-common-a-400Boston Common: A 400-Year-Old Park in the Heart of Historic ...

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   3 days ago · The story of Boston Common begins in the earliest days of the Massachusetts Bay Colony. In September 1634, just four years after the settlement of Boston, Puritan colonists purchased the land rights to what would become the Common from William Blackstone, an Anglican clergyman and the first European settler in the area. ^1

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   5 days ago · Bedlam in Salem. The most well-known instance of mass hysteria in history is that which occurred in Salem, Massachusetts, in 1692. Numerous young girls exhibited fits of screaming and contortions ...

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   How did the Puritans move from England to Massachusetts?

   • In 1630, the Great Puritan Migration accelerated, and thousands of Puritans started sailing from England to Massachusetts. They tended to move in family groups, rather than as individuals. In a short time, Boston was settled and became the capital of the colony.

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   Why did the Puritans come to New England?

   • The growth of New England was based on the desire of Puritans living in England to seek refuge from the oppression of the Church of England. Likewise, the English government was glad to be rid of the troublesome Puritans. This illustration depicts the arrival of John Winthrop and the Winthrop Fleet at Salem in 1630.

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   When did the pilgrims settle in New England?

   • Image Source: Wikipedia. Following the failure of Roanoke Colony and Popham Colony, England finally established a permanent settlement at Jamestown. 13 years later, the Pilgrims sailed to New England on the Mayflower, landed at Cape Cod, and established Plymouth. This video from Heimler’s History provides an excellent overview of APUSH 2.3.

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   What is mass hysteria?

   • Mass Hysteria: Introduction Periodically throughout recorded history, puzzling instances of psychiatric and neurologic symptoms have presented en masse: outbursts of thrashing and screaming, or jerky spasms and abrupt vocal tics affecting a group of individuals at once and often attributed to causes like possession, witchcraft, and malingering.

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4. www.ncesc.com › geographic-faq › what-type-of-peopleWhat type of people settled in Massachusetts? - Geographic ...

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   3 days ago · Massachusetts was settled by a variety of different groups, primarily non-conformists and Puritans from England seeking religious freedom. They established colonies such as Plymouth, Salem, and Boston, which became centers of the region. The settlers were primarily poor farmers and wealthy merchants, with a strong emphasis on a … What type of ...

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5. www.ncesc.com › geographic-pedia › how-was-life-inHow was life in New England different from life in Virginia?

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   4 days ago · Settled mainly by families, New England had a close-knit community where individuals lived in proximity to one another. The Puritan faith played a significant role in shaping the lifestyles of the New England colonists. These devout Puritans sought a simple life and placed emphasis on strict moral and societal codes.

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7. www.americanhistorycentral.com › entries › apushRegions of British Colonies, APUSH 2.3, Notes, Review, Guide

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   5 days ago · In 1630, the Great Puritan Migration accelerated, and thousands of Puritans started sailing from England to Massachusetts. They tended to move in family groups, rather than as individuals. In a short time, Boston was settled and became the capital of the colony.

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8. www.alonereaders.com › article › detailsThe Boston Molasses Disaster of 1919: A Sticky Catastrophe in ...

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   2 days ago · On January 15, 1919, Boston witnessed one of the most unusual and tragic industrial accidents in American history: the Boston Molasses Disaster. This catastrophic event unfolded when a massive storage tank filled with over 2.3 million gallons of molasses burst, unleashing a deadly wave of the sticky substance through the North End neighborhood.

9. nomadsunveiled.com › fun-facts-about-boston20 Interesting And Fun Facts About Boston MA [Explained]

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   5 days ago · Christmas Was Once Banned In Boston. One of the unique facts about Boston was that Christmas was once banned. Between 1659 and 1681, the Puritan beliefs of the early settlers in Boston led to a strict ban on Christmas celebrations.