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 frequented by European traders and fisherman throughout the 16th and 17th centuries. These traders and fisherman inadvertently introduced diseases to…| History of Massachusetts Blog
The Glorious Revolution in England occurred when Mary and William of Orange took over the throne from James II in 1688. News of the Glorious Revolution had a significant and profound effect on the colonies in North America, particularly the Massachusetts Bay Colony. When colonists learned of Mary and William's…| History of Massachusetts Blog
The Dominion of New England was a merging of British colonies in New England in the 17th century. The Dominion was formed in 1686 and merged the colonies of Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island together into one large colony. In 1688, the Dominion was expanded to include New…| History of Massachusetts Blog
Queen Anne's War was a conflict between England, Spain, Portugal, Savoy and France in North America during the early 18th century. The war was the second in a series of French and Indian Wars in North America and was also the North American theater of the War of the Spanish…| History of Massachusetts Blog
The Salem Witch Trials of 1692 were a dark time in American history. More than 200 people were accused of practicing witchcraft and 20 were killed during the hysteria. Ever since those dark days ended, the trials have become synonymous with mass hysteria and scapegoating. The following are some facts…| History of Massachusetts Blog
