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The 13 pages that link to Massachusetts, each with the reason it gives.

• John F. KennedyNarrower topic: Kennedy represented Massachusetts in Congress and won its statewide vote for the presidency.

• BostonNarrower topic: Boston is the state capital and its largest city.

• New EnglandBroader topic: Its population, institutions, and economic influence make it the region’s central state.

• Calvin CoolidgeRelated: Coolidge built his statewide reputation as a Massachusetts politician and governor.

• Daniel WebsterRelated: Webster moved his political base there and represented the state in Congress.

• New HampshireRelated: Its metropolitan economy and population influence southern New Hampshire.

• ConnecticutCompared with: Its larger area and distinct colonial history make it the closest northern comparison.

• David E. KelleyRelated: Kelley’s Boston-area legal and television settings draw on his Massachusetts background.

• Dorothea DixNarrower topic: Her first major legislative campaign focused on conditions in Massachusetts.

• VermontCompared with: Its southern border and more urban population offer a regional contrast with Vermont.

• Elias HoweNarrower topic: Howe developed and patented his machine in this industrial setting.

• Plymouth Rock chickenRelated: The breed was developed in Massachusetts during the nineteenth century.

• Daniel ShaysNarrower topic: Shays’s farm, military service, and revolt all belonged to the postwar Massachusetts setting.