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Massachusetts Bay Colony was founded for religious freedom.
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∙ 13y agoThe purpose was for religious beliefs. This involved Massachusetts in general. The inhabitants of Massachusetts weren't allowed to practice their own religions in peace in England, so they traveled to the New World.
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∙ 14y agoIt was named after the town in Lincolnshire, England where many of Boston's first settlers came from.
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∙ 10y agobecause puritins wanted an escape
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∙ 10y agowilliam penn
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What year was Boston founded?
Boston, Massachusetts was founded in 1630. Boston, England was founded long before that.
Who was Boston founded by?
Boston was founded by Puritan colonist in 1630.
How old is Boston College and Boston University?
Boston College was founded in 1863 and Boston University was founded in 1839
When was the Boston Beer Company founded?
The Boston Beer Company was founded in 1984
In what year was Boston founded?
Boston was founded by the Puritans, who came from England in 1630.
What year was the city of Boston founded?
Boston was founded on September 17, 1630, by colonists from England.
What date were Celtics founded?
The Boston Celtics were founded in 1946.
What day was Boston mass discovered?
Boston was not discovered it was founded
What year was the Boston United Football Club founded?
The Boston United Football Club was founded in the year of 1933, by supporters of Boston Football Club (Boston FC), after the latter company has liquidated.
What city was founded by the puritans?
Boston
When was the Boston Celtics founded?
1946
When did Boston become the state capital?
Boston was founded by the Puritans in 1630 and became the state capital of Massachusetts in 1788.
