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