Demographics

Population: The Massachusetts Colony was one of the largest during the Colonial era. By 1765, they had about 280,000 residents. During the 18th century, they grew by 2.5% per year.

In the Massachusets Colony, there were a diverse group of people that a company could hire:

1. Craftsmen: Since blacksmiths, carpenters, and weavers were common occupations, many people were knowledgeable in these areas

2. Farmers: Many residents in the Massachusetts colony were involved in agriculture and grew plants like corn, beans, and squash.

3. Traders: Because of its natural harbor, Massachusets (specifically  Boston) was a hub for trade, so there were many merchants and traders in the Massachusets Colony. 

4. Marine Workers: As a result of the Massachusetts Colonies' coastal region, there were also many sailors, fishermen, and shipmakers.

5. Educated People: With institutions like Harvard College in Massachusetts, the Massachusetts Colony produced many well-educated individuals.

The Ethnic group was mainly English settlers and the primary religious makeup were the Puritans, who were English Protestants who wanted to "purify" the Church of England of false practices(from the Roman Catholics)

Many of the men in the Massachusetts colony were literate, which was due to there being institutions like Harvard to educate them. So, by the end of the 18th century, Boston had a literacy rate of almost 100 (for white men).

The people in the Massachusets Colony had an average amount of money, and they used different types of currency that evolved over time

1. Their first form of currency was Commodity Money. Commodity Money means that they traded things like beaver skins and corn for items.

2. Their next major form of currency in the Massachusets Colony was Wampum, which are shell beads (used from 1643-1600).

3. Their third form of currency, created in 1652, was coins. One type of coin in the Massachusetts Colony was the  Pine Tree Shilling. 

4. Finally, in 1690, Massachusetts issued the first authorized paper money in the Western world.