With a POD no earlier than 1714, come up with a scenario in which the Boston, Massachusetts, is not the most populous city in New England, defined as the present day states of Connecticut, New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Vermont.
What would be some effects of a Boston that is overshadowed by another New England city? Feel free to comment on the plausibility of this AHC if you believe that Boston is the prohibitive favorite to become the leading city in New England as early as 1714.