When was the Massachusetts Bay colony founded?

When was the Massachusetts Bay colony founded?

• A. 1630
• B. 1620
• C. 1640
• D. 1650

Answer: (A)

The moment the Massachusetts Bay Colony began as a permanent, self-governing settlement is tied to the arrival of the Great Migration settlers under the Massachusetts Bay Company in 1630. After securing the charter in 1629, they led a fleet to Massachusetts and established permanent towns around Boston, with John Winthrop helping to govern the early settlement. This year marks the founding of Massachusetts Bay as a colony, distinct from Plymouth, which was founded earlier in 1620. The later dates refer to growth and expansion, not the initial founding.

The moment the Massachusetts Bay Colony began as a permanent, self-governing settlement is tied to the arrival of the Great Migration settlers under the Massachusetts Bay Company in 1630. After securing the charter in 1629, they led a fleet to Massachusetts and established permanent towns around Boston, with John Winthrop helping to govern the early settlement. This year marks the founding of Massachusetts Bay as a colony, distinct from Plymouth, which was founded earlier in 1620. The later dates refer to growth and expansion, not the initial founding.