2007-10-31 10:48:57 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ Travel (General) ➔ Other - Destinations
The term "commonwealth" means "for the common good." There are four states in the Union that are designated as Commonwealths. They are Virginia, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts. There is no difference between a commonwealth and a state, it is merely a term of designation.
The term "commonwealth" was used as a direct insult against the English, as a reference to the English Civil War. (Oliver Cromwell and the Roundheads overthrew and executed King Charles I, and set up a Commonwealth.)
Now, if you are asking if California is in for the common good for Virginia, then that is up to debate. The 9th Circuit Court has so many weird and random decisions.
Good luck!
2007-11-01 14:06:10 · answer #1 · answered by rec4lms 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. The only two states who formally are "the Commonwealth of..." are Virginia and Massachusetts.
2007-10-31 11:10:40 · answer #2 · answered by DRL 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋