17th Century Massachusetts
The 17th century was a time of immense change in the history of Massachusetts. Tens of thousands of Native Americans lived in Massachusetts prior to colonization, and the area was… Read more »
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Best Books About American History
If you want to learn more about American history, you have countless books to choose from. The problem is that most American history books focus on just a few topics,… Read more »
History of Salisbury, Massachusetts
Salisbury is a historic Massachusetts town in Essex county near the New Hampshire border. It is the northernmost town in Massachusetts and was settled by Massachusetts Bay colonists in the… Read more »
Resources
Welcome to the History of Massachusetts Resource page! The following is a curated list of all the best history websites, historical societies, museums and historical sites related to Massachusetts history:… Read more »
What Was the British Policy of Salutary Neglect?
Salutary neglect was an unofficial British policy in the colonies that greatly affected Massachusetts in the 18th century. The policy was an intentional lack of enforcement by the British government… Read more »