Massachusetts Bay Colony (may 13, 1628 – feb 28, 1686)
Description:
Became the first English charter colony whose board of governors did not reside in England. This independence helped the settlers to maintain their Puritan religious practices without interference from the king, Archbishop Laud, or the Anglican Church.Added to timeline:
Date:
may 13, 1628
feb 28, 1686
~ 57 years