NEW ENGLAND

Founded by the Pilgrim Fathers , disembarked from Europe on 11th November 1620. It is a large territory at present made up of six states: Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, Maine.

 

Foundation of Plymouth Council of New England => 1620

Formation as the United Colonies of New England => 1643

Formation as Dominion of New England => 1686

 

Admission to the United States of America:

Connecticut: 9th January 1788 (as 5th state)

Massachusetts: 6th February 1788 (as 6th state)

New Hampshire: 21st June 1788 (as 9th state)

Rhode Island: 29th May 1790 (as 13th state)

Vermont: 4th March 1791 (as 14th state)

Maine: separated from Massachusetts 15th March 1820 (23rd state)

 

Largest city: Boston

 

(edited by Isabella Marinaro)

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