1. Massachusetts By: Amy Oliver

2. State Outline & State Flag

3. Current License Plate This is Massachusetts’ current license plate.

4. State Motto and Nickname Massachusetts’ state motto is “By the sword we seek peace, but peace only under liberty.” Massachusetts’ state motto is “By the sword we seek peace, but peace only under liberty.” Massachusetts is called the Bay State for having many large bays in the area. Massachusetts is called the Bay State for having many large bays in the area.

5. State Song The State Song is called “All Hail Massachusetts.” The State Song is called “All Hail Massachusetts.” All hail to Massachusetts, the land of the free and the brave! For Bunker Hill and Charlestown, and flag we love to wave; For Lexington and Concord, and the shot heard 'round the world; All hail to Massachusetts, we'll keep her flag unfurled. She stands upright for freedom's light that shines from sea to sea; All hail to Massachusetts! Our country 'tis of thee! All hail to grand old Bay State, the home of the bean and the cod, Where pilgrims found a landing and gave their thanks to God. A land of opportunity in the good old U.S.A. Where men live long and prosper, and people come to stay. Don't sell her short but learn to court her industry and stride; All hail to grand old Bay State! The land of pilgrim's pride! All hail to Massachusetts, renowned in the Hall of Fame! How proudly wave her banners emblazoned with her name! In unity and brotherhood, sons and daughters go hand in hand; All hail to Massachusetts, there is no finer land! It's M-A-S-S-A-C-H-U-S-E-T-T-S. All hail to Massachusetts! All hail! All hail! All hail! All hail to Massachusetts, the land of the free and the brave! For Bunker Hill and Charlestown, and flag we love to wave; For Lexington and Concord, and the shot heard 'round the world; All hail to Massachusetts, we'll keep her flag unfurled. She stands upright for freedom's light that shines from sea to sea; All hail to Massachusetts! Our country 'tis of thee! All hail to grand old Bay State, the home of the bean and the cod, Where pilgrims found a landing and gave their thanks to God. A land of opportunity in the good old U.S.A. Where men live long and prosper, and people come to stay. Don't sell her short but learn to court her industry and stride; All hail to grand old Bay State! The land of pilgrim's pride! All hail to Massachusetts, renowned in the Hall of Fame! How proudly wave her banners emblazoned with her name! In unity and brotherhood, sons and daughters go hand in hand; All hail to Massachusetts, there is no finer land! It's M-A-S-S-A-C-H-U-S-E-T-T-S. All hail to Massachusetts! All hail! All hail! All hail!

6. State Governor Governor Patrick: Governor Deval Patrick was elected in November of 2006. In 1994, President Clinton appointed Patrick Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights, the nation's top civil rights post.

7. State Capital The capital of Massachusetts is Boston. The capital of Massachusetts is Boston. It is the largest city in Massachusetts. It is the largest city in Massachusetts. It is one of the oldest cities in the U.S.A. It is one of the oldest cities in the U.S.A. The city of Boston held the first public school and the first subway system in the United States. The city of Boston held the first public school and the first subway system in the United States. Boston is most known for its MLB team, the Boston Red Sox. Boston is most known for its MLB team, the Boston Red Sox. One of the major attractions is Fenway Park. One of the major attractions is Fenway Park.

8. State Landmark #1 The New England Holocaust Memorial is located in Boston, MA. The New England Holocaust Memorial is located in Boston, MA.

9. State Landmark #2 Once again, Fenway Park is located in Boston. That is mainly what people look forward to when traveling to MA. Once again, Fenway Park is located in Boston. That is mainly what people look forward to when traveling to MA.

10. State Landmark #3 The Dr. Seuss Memorial is located in Springfield, MA. Many people go there to honor the children’s author. The Dr. Seuss Memorial is located in Springfield, MA. Many people go there to honor the children’s author.

11. Major Universities in MA A major university in Massachusetts, known all around the world, is Harvard Law School. It is located in Cambridge, MA. It is the oldest higher- learning university in America. The school had 26,000 students enrolled as of 2007. A major university in Massachusetts, known all around the world, is Harvard Law School. It is located in Cambridge, MA. It is the oldest higher- learning university in America. The school had 26,000 students enrolled as of 2007.

12. Major Universities in MA Another major university in Massachusetts is University of Massachusetts Amherst. The college offers 80 majors and 3,000 courses a semester. Another major university in Massachusetts is University of Massachusetts Amherst. The college offers 80 majors and 3,000 courses a semester.

13. The End -Amy Oliver