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'''Boston''' is the capital city of the Commonwealth of [[Massachusetts]] | {{short description|City in Massachusetts, United States}} | ||
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'''Boston''' is the capital and most populous city of the Commonwealth of [[Massachusetts]] in the [[United States]]. It is the 24th-most populous city in the country and the anchor of a substantially larger metropolitan area known as [[Greater Boston]]. | |||
==History== | |||
[[File:Boston_Tea_Party_w.jpg|thumb|right|The Boston Tea Party was a pivotal event in the American Revolution.]] | |||
Boston was founded on the Shawmut Peninsula in 1630 by Puritan settlers from England. It played a key role in the [[American Revolution]], with events such as the [[Boston Massacre]] and the [[Boston Tea Party]]. | |||
===Colonial Boston=== | |||
[[File:Boston,_1775bsmall1.png|thumb|left|Map of Boston in 1775.]] | |||
During the colonial period, Boston was a center of revolutionary activity. The city was the site of the [[Boston Massacre]] in 1770 and the [[Boston Tea Party]] in 1773, which were significant events leading up to the [[American Revolutionary War]]. | |||
===19th Century=== | |||
[[File:Old_State_House_and_State_Street,_Boston_1801.jpg|thumb|right|The Old State House in Boston, 1801.]] | |||
In the 19th century, Boston became a hub for the abolitionist movement. The city was also a center for education and culture, with the establishment of institutions such as [[Harvard University]] and the [[Boston Symphony Orchestra]]. | |||
===20th Century=== | |||
[[File:Boston,_as_the_Eagle_and_the_Wild_Goose_See_It.jpg|thumb|left|Aerial view of Boston in the early 20th century.]] | |||
The 20th century saw Boston's transformation into a modern city. The [[Great Molasses Flood]] of 1919 and the [[Boston Marathon bombing]] in 2013 are notable events in the city's history. | |||
==Geography== | ==Geography== | ||
Boston is located on the eastern | Boston is located on the eastern coast of the United States, at the mouth of the [[Charles River]]. The city is characterized by its diverse neighborhoods and historic architecture. | ||
== | ===Climate=== | ||
Boston has a humid continental climate, with cold, snowy winters and warm, humid summers. The city experiences a range of weather conditions throughout the year. | |||
==Economy== | ==Economy== | ||
Boston's economy is | Boston's economy is diverse, with strengths in finance, healthcare, education, and technology. The city is home to numerous companies and institutions, including [[Massachusetts General Hospital]] and [[MIT]]. | ||
==Culture== | ==Culture== | ||
Boston is | Boston is known for its rich cultural heritage, with numerous museums, theaters, and historical sites. The city hosts the annual [[Boston Marathon]], the world's oldest annual marathon. | ||
== | ===Education=== | ||
Boston is a major center for higher education, with over 100 colleges and universities in the Greater Boston area. Notable institutions include [[Harvard University]], [[MIT]], and [[Boston University]]. | |||
== | ==Transportation== | ||
Boston | Boston's transportation system includes the [[MBTA]], which operates the subway, bus, and commuter rail services. The city is also served by [[Logan International Airport]]. | ||
== | ==Demographics== | ||
Boston is a diverse city, with a population that includes a wide range of ethnic and cultural groups. The city has a significant [[Irish American]] community, as well as large populations of [[Italian Americans]], [[African Americans]], and [[Hispanic and Latino Americans]]. | |||
== | ==Related pages== | ||
* [[Massachusetts]] | |||
* [[American Revolution]] | |||
* [[Boston Marathon]] | |||
[[Category: | [[Category:Boston]] | ||
[[Category:Cities in Massachusetts]] | [[Category:Cities in Massachusetts]] | ||
[[Category:State capitals in the United States]] | |||
Latest revision as of 10:49, 23 March 2025
City in Massachusetts, United States
Boston is the capital and most populous city of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in the United States. It is the 24th-most populous city in the country and the anchor of a substantially larger metropolitan area known as Greater Boston.
History[edit]
Boston was founded on the Shawmut Peninsula in 1630 by Puritan settlers from England. It played a key role in the American Revolution, with events such as the Boston Massacre and the Boston Tea Party.
Colonial Boston[edit]
During the colonial period, Boston was a center of revolutionary activity. The city was the site of the Boston Massacre in 1770 and the Boston Tea Party in 1773, which were significant events leading up to the American Revolutionary War.
19th Century[edit]
In the 19th century, Boston became a hub for the abolitionist movement. The city was also a center for education and culture, with the establishment of institutions such as Harvard University and the Boston Symphony Orchestra.
20th Century[edit]
The 20th century saw Boston's transformation into a modern city. The Great Molasses Flood of 1919 and the Boston Marathon bombing in 2013 are notable events in the city's history.
Geography[edit]
Boston is located on the eastern coast of the United States, at the mouth of the Charles River. The city is characterized by its diverse neighborhoods and historic architecture.
Climate[edit]
Boston has a humid continental climate, with cold, snowy winters and warm, humid summers. The city experiences a range of weather conditions throughout the year.
Economy[edit]
Boston's economy is diverse, with strengths in finance, healthcare, education, and technology. The city is home to numerous companies and institutions, including Massachusetts General Hospital and MIT.
Culture[edit]
Boston is known for its rich cultural heritage, with numerous museums, theaters, and historical sites. The city hosts the annual Boston Marathon, the world's oldest annual marathon.
Education[edit]
Boston is a major center for higher education, with over 100 colleges and universities in the Greater Boston area. Notable institutions include Harvard University, MIT, and Boston University.
Transportation[edit]
Boston's transportation system includes the MBTA, which operates the subway, bus, and commuter rail services. The city is also served by Logan International Airport.
Demographics[edit]
Boston is a diverse city, with a population that includes a wide range of ethnic and cultural groups. The city has a significant Irish American community, as well as large populations of Italian Americans, African Americans, and Hispanic and Latino Americans.
