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Boston Massachusetts

Boston Massachusetts. By: Ellen Casteen, Kaleb Dale and Lester Mejia. Boston Facts. Boston is in the state of Massachusetts. Boston was founded in 1630 by Puritan colonist from England. Boston ranks 10 th – largest city in the U.S with a population of approximately 5 million people.

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Boston Massachusetts

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  1. Boston Massachusetts By: Ellen Casteen, Kaleb Dale and Lester Mejia

  2. Boston Facts • Boston is in the state of Massachusetts. • Boston was founded in 1630 by Puritan colonist from England. • Boston ranks 10th – largest city in the U.S with a population of approximately 5 million people.

  3. Boston is famous for… • Boston is famous for the major league baseball team the Boston Red Sox. • Boston is famous for the Boston Bombing that happened on April 15, 2013 during the Boston Marathon. • Boston is also known for the best medical research hospitals.

  4. Tragedies in Boston • On March 5, 1770 a group of colonists were fired at by a group of redcoats and a few were killed. • On April 15, 2013 the Boston marathon was bombing, killing 3 and injuring 264 people.

  5. Boston Colleges/ Universities • Boston University • Northeastern University • University of Massachusetts

  6. Popular foods • Boston Cream Pie was created by French Chef M. Sanzian at Boston’s Parker House Hotel. • Boston Baked Beans is a type of baked beans which uses molasses and flavored with pork- usually bacon.

  7. Economy of Boston • Since the 1988-1992 downturn, Boston experienced an ongoing economic recovery, with increased employment rates. • Boston’s economy was affected by the September 11, 2001 attacks.

  8. Recreation in Boston • Boston has many recreational activities such as… • Sightseeing • Sports • Arts and culture • Shopping and dinning • Festivals

  9. Weather in Boston • The coldest month in Boston is January with an average temperature of 22.1 degrees Fahrenheit. • The warmest month in Boston is July with an average temperature of 82.2 degrees Fahrenheit.

  10. Crime rate in Boston • Boston has a higher crime rate than any other city in Massachusetts. • The most common crime in Boston is robbery.

  11. Refrences • www.aviewoncities.com • www.bizjournals.com • www.yahooanswers.com • www.americanhistory.about.com • www.wikipedia.org • www.4icu.com • www.city-data.com • www.rssweather.com • www.neighborhoodscout.com

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