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Massachusetts is known as a commonwealth. What's the difference between a state and a commonwealth?
There is absolutely no distinction between a state and a commonwealth in terms of politics and laws. In the case of Massachusetts, the name was used in the state's constitution drafted in 1780 by John Adams.
There are four commonwealths in the United States: Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Kentucky.
Only four in such a huge country... hm
ReplyDeleteActually, there's only 1, Massachusetts. The other 3 copied us. 😉
DeleteThanks for this post. Awhile back I was watching something referring to the state of Massachusetts, and that got me thinking about how it's a commonwealth. Then I was trying to think at the "states" that are commonwealths, and I couldn't think of Kentucky. I was too lazy to look it up. Now I know which one I was missing. Smile.
ReplyDeleteAnd you'll be all set to go on Jeopardy
DeleteLOL I like your response to Iris! 🤣🤣🤣
ReplyDeleteSpoken like a true Bostonian 😺
DeleteGreat to be living in a commonwealth, sounds better than state. Have a great weekend, Valerie
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Deletehmmmm.. never knew that! Hugs! deb
ReplyDeleteYour little bit of trivia for the day
DeleteI did not know that! Certainly didn't know Kentucky was a commonwealth. Thanks! This was great info. Happy weekend.
ReplyDeleteWill it find its way to your Did You Know? 😉
DeleteThanks for sharing this ...
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your weekend.
All the best Jan
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DeleteSorry to be late visiting. I've been very sick and have mostly stayed in bed with the cats.
ReplyDeleteI knew about Massachusetts was a commonwealth, but not the others. I DO know that Louisiana has parishes. The extent of my feverish brain this morning.
Take it easy. Take two cats and a cup of tea. Feel better soon
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