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 18th century was a tumultuous century in Massachusetts history. After the area was colonized in the 17th century, the colonies continued to grow and come into their own, but they also began to encounter various problems such as war, economic instability, and political struggles. The Massachusetts colonies spent much…| History of Massachusetts Blog