Which state's motto is" By the sword we seek peace, but peace only under liberty"?

Correct answer: Massachusetts

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ShootingStahh1
ShootingStahh1
never heard this born and lived in Massachusetts for over 50 years
Heartland Old Guy
Heartland Old Guy
Great question. Just goes to show that even living in a state all one's life, one can still learn more about it.
MissmaeRockStar
MissmaeRockStar
I'm from Massachusetts and i didnt know this one. good question!
QueenieJ8971
QueenieJ8971
I never heard this and have never been to Mass. but I somehow answered right.
Maggy Sunshine
Maggy Sunshine
I only know this since I teach 4th grade and students research one of the fifty each year.
marvinahoots
marvinahoots
Second amendment rights. shall not be infringed upon
WhiteWolf0003
WhiteWolf0003
I feel dumb. Being from MA and all. I guess I didn't know it since it doesn't fit on a license plate.
Jax
Jax
New England states have the coolest mottos. New Hampshire state motto is "Live Free or Die!"
Debbie
Debbie
I've lived in massachusetts for 65 years and I also have never heard this.
Teresa
Teresa
I have lived in Mass. my whole life and have never heard this!
Player #84376204
Player #84376204
Jax, Too bad they don't live by their chosen mottos any longer.
Steve
Steve
MissmaeRockStar, same, 50 years, never heard that one
Steve
Steve
ShootingStahh1, same as myself.
CharlieK9
CharlieK9
Q: What does a government do after it disarms it's citizenry? A: Whatever it wants.
Ladybug
Ladybug
Was bought up in Mass. and never heard this quote before .
Ron Guyor 1st
Ron Guyor 1st
hmmm never heard of it including the 1812 war that was the bloodiest war in American history that was never taught . started here in Monroe michigan by the Frenchtown massacre, by Chief Tecumseh.
Cranky Yankee
Cranky Yankee
I read an article about the Seal of the Commonwealth of MA recently. Thank goodness I remembered.
Timothy Huban
Timothy Huban
ShootingStahh1, i have too,and never heard this before
Orville Parker Gildock
Orville Parker Gildock
marvinahoots, although as with the others it can be amended
jeangage
jeangage
evidently one of my ancestor's Gage fought in that war on the side of the English..it was such a scandal for years. humm. my grand dad was Doc Gage in SD. we finally named my grand son Gage. I know..who cares but this may be my great great great ....lol
Guillermo Jr.
Guillermo Jr.
our motto in Kentucky is... "I bet you my horse is faster.." 🐎
Player #8998819
Player #8998819
Oh, how times have changed.
jeff
jeff
what a joke... it's like Connecticut is the Constitution state... what ever
Player #6189025
Player #6189025
Player #3286873, I was born and raised here (72 yrs.) and never heard of this . I consider myself the history buff on revolutionary era .but I blew this.
Player #4418117
Player #4418117
MissmaeRockStar, same here
Player #4418117
Player #4418117
ShootingStahh1, same here
1978clint
1978clint
QueenieJ8971, I answered right as well just made sense with ma history surprised more people from Mass didn't know it though. should be proud just like the tea party!
Shautay K.
Shautay K.
Born and raised in Boston would've been a SHAME to get that one wrong lol!!!
Player #4527217
Player #4527217
ShootingStahh1, I've got many family in Ma. Never heard this, and I Love history?:-)
AdversarialFire15111
AdversarialFire15111
Player #179477, I have lived in Massachusetts for 67 years, I didn't know it either
Zell. I am a female
Zell. I am a female
never heard of that before anywhere.
Player #3282877
Player #3282877
ShootingStahh1, I lived in Mass until I was 19 and didn't know this either. I never heard this before
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tata6116
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