boston massachusetts by: ellen casteen, kaleb dale and lester mejia

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 10th – largest city in the U.S with a

population of approximately 5 million people.

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.

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.

Boston Colleges/ Universities

• Boston University

• Northeastern University

• University of Massachusetts

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.

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.

Recreation in Boston

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

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.

Crime rate in Boston

• Boston has a higher crime rate than any other city in Massachusetts.

• The most common crime in Boston is robbery.

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