Boston is one of the oldest cities in America. It was founded by English Puritans in 1630. The port is closer to other cities on the east coast of Europe, and the maritime trade is booming, which promotes the development of the city. Before the middle of18th century, it was the largest city and colonial center in British North America. 1770, the British army shot and killed local civilians, resulting in the "Boston Massacre". 1773 "tea party incident" happened against Britain and taxes. 1775 In April, the first shot of the American War of Independence was fired here. After the independence of the United States, urban economy and maritime trade further developed. Established in 1822. During the period of 65438+1930s, railway access, industry and commerce, culture and education all made great progress. /kloc-At the end of 0/9, the land reclamation project in Houwan was completed, and neighboring suburbs and towns were gradually included, and the urban area doubled. From 65438 to 0958, a large-scale urban renewal plan was implemented. However, its development is limited by the hilly area in the west of the city, and it lacks the access to the mainland like the Hudson-Mohawk Valley near new york, so its position in the country is still relatively declining.

The urban economy is dominated by banking, insurance, investment management and other commercial and financial industries, including the New England Federal Reserve Bank, the headquarters of the First National Bank, the largest Winmergate stock exchange in China and 50 insurance companies. Traditional light industries such as shoemaking, leather, textiles, clothing, food, printing and publishing still occupy an important position, while industries such as electronics, metalworking and shipbuilding developed rapidly after the Second World War. It is also a wholesale and retail center in New England, with an important fish market and wool market.

Port Burton is great. The water depth of the main channel is12m, and there are 158 deep-water wharves, mainly distributed in South Burton, East Burton and Charlestown, extending for about 40km. Ocean-going ships can dock freely. In addition, it is one of the major fishing ports in the United States. There are many railway and highway trunk lines connected with the port, and the land and water transportation is convenient. Logan International Airport is located in the east of the city. The central trunk line runs through the north and south and is the traffic artery of the city. There are subways in the city.

Boston is called "Athens of America". In the old city on the south bank of the Charles River, there is a street that meanders for more than 3 kilometers-"Free Footprint". Along this street, there are houses, churches and revolutionary war sites in 17 and 18 centuries, such as Paul Revere Hall, France Hall, Old State Parliament Hall, South Conference Hall, Golden Lock Church and Christian Church. Boston Park (built in 1634) is the oldest park in the United States, with more than two and a half centuries of old elms, which proves the city's long history. There are skyscrapers that represent the modern appearance of the city in the downtown business district, such as the tallest building in the city, John Hancock Building (240.8m, 60 stories), Consulting Center Building (52nd floor) and New Government Center.

A famous cultural city in America. There are 16 universities in the city and 47 universities in the capital circle. Cambridge in the western suburb is a university town, with famous Harvard University (1636) and Massachusetts Institute of Technology. There are also important scientific research institutions such as the Electronic Research Office of NASA. There are many hospitals and three medical research centers in the city. The medical education of Massachusetts Medical College, located in the northwest of the city, is famous all over the country. Boston Symphony Orchestra enjoys an international reputation. Other major cultural facilities include the Art Museum, the Art Gallery, the Natural Science History Museum and the Boston Public Library.