where is it located?
In the New England region of the north-eastern United States.
Massachusetts
Massachusetts (, ) (officially known as the Commonwealth of Massachusetts) is the most populous state in the New England region of the northeastern United States.
how did the colony of massachusetts get its name It was named after the indigenous population, the Massachusett, whose name likely derived from a Wôpanâak word "muswachasut".
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Massachusetts [SEP] Introduction
Massachusetts (, ) (officially known as the Commonwealth of Massachusetts) is the most populous state in the New England region of the northeastern United States. It borders on the Atlantic Ocean to the east, the states of Connecticut and Rhode Island to the south, New Hampshire and Vermont to the north, and New York to the west. The capital of Massachusetts is Boston, which is also the most populous city in New England. It is home to the Greater Boston metropolitan area, a region influential upon American history, academia, and industry. Originally dependent on agriculture, fishing and trade, Massachusetts was transformed into a manufacturing center during the Industrial Revolution.