Massachusetts was the sixth state to ratify the Constitution.
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Congress. In addition, if the new state includes any part of an existing state, the new state can only be created if the existing state consents. (For example, Maine was originally part of the state of Massachusetts, so Massachusetts had to give its consent for Maine to become a separate state.)
The colony of Maine was never actually founded, as it existed originally as part of the colony of Massachusetts. The district of Maine seceded from Massachusetts on March 15, 1820.
Yes I believe it was!Another answer:No, it was not. At the time of the American Revolution, the District of Maine was part of Massachusetts. Maine did not become a separate state until 1820; it was the 23rd state to join the United States.
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