1. Yuri Silva da Costa
Wesley Roberto Lansing
Matheus da Luz Fernandes
7ºANO A
2014
BOSTON
2. • One of the great cities of America to walk , the best way to seeOne of the great cities of America to walk , the best way to see
Boston is following the trail of freedom , with 4 km, without aBoston is following the trail of freedom , with 4 km, without a
guide , which extends the historic districts . Set in 1958 , the trailguide , which extends the historic districts . Set in 1958 , the trail
connects 16 major points , extending from Boston Harbor toconnects 16 major points , extending from Boston Harbor to
Charlestown .Charlestown .
• The signed trail is a line of red paint or red brick , or both , throughThe signed trail is a line of red paint or red brick , or both , through
the middle of the street . It begins at the Boston Common , thethe middle of the street . It begins at the Boston Common , the
oldest park in the nation ( 1640) and is next to the landmarks of theoldest park in the nation ( 1640) and is next to the landmarks of the
era of Colonial and Revolutionary War , as churches , cemeteriesera of Colonial and Revolutionary War , as churches , cemeteries
or ' mass graves ' , monuments and the homes of government asor ' mass graves ' , monuments and the homes of government as
well as the USS Constitution , better known as old Ironsides , thewell as the USS Constitution , better known as old Ironsides , the
oldest war ship commissioned by the U.S. Navy (1797) .oldest war ship commissioned by the U.S. Navy (1797) .
3. • The Paul Revere House , built of wood around 1680 and wasThe Paul Revere House , built of wood around 1680 and was
purchased by legendary silversmith ( famous 'Midnight Ride' ) inpurchased by legendary silversmith ( famous 'Midnight Ride' ) in
1770 , is the oldest house in downtown Boston . The Church of1770 , is the oldest house in downtown Boston . The Church of
Revere also part of the Freedom Trail . Still an active congregationRevere also part of the Freedom Trail . Still an active congregation
, the Old North Church ( "one if by land, two if by sea, ' ) is in the, the Old North Church ( "one if by land, two if by sea, ' ) is in the
North End since 1723 and is a fascinating point of failure. AnotherNorth End since 1723 and is a fascinating point of failure. Another
famous house of worship is Old South Meeting House , wherefamous house of worship is Old South Meeting House , where
disgruntled Bostonians gathered on a cold night in December 1773disgruntled Bostonians gathered on a cold night in December 1773
and ended up making the call Boston Tea Party.and ended up making the call Boston Tea Party.
4. • Also on the trail is Faneuil Hall (built in 1742 ) , the original buildingAlso on the trail is Faneuil Hall (built in 1742 ) , the original building
of the Boston market and once the most important meeting hall ofof the Boston market and once the most important meeting hall of
the colony . Today , it is the center of a complex of five buildingsthe colony . Today , it is the center of a complex of five buildings
with shops , nightclubs and restaurants . Durgin -Park , awith shops , nightclubs and restaurants . Durgin -Park , a
restaurant on the second floor of the North Market Building ,restaurant on the second floor of the North Market Building ,
boasts of the fact that his great-grandfather might have eaten thereboasts of the fact that his great-grandfather might have eaten there
, it really looks very unassuming restaurant it opened in 1827 ., it really looks very unassuming restaurant it opened in 1827 .
Known for ample food and lively atmosphere of New England ,Known for ample food and lively atmosphere of New England ,
tested and approved signature dishes is corn bread , baked beanstested and approved signature dishes is corn bread , baked beans
and pudding Indians ; dinner with turkey and prime rib , plus theand pudding Indians ; dinner with turkey and prime rib , plus the
Boston cream pie , also need to be savored .Boston cream pie , also need to be savored .
5. • Across the street, in front of the market, the tiny and ancient knownAcross the street, in front of the market, the tiny and ancient known
as Blackstone Block area is Ye Olde Union Oyster House , theas Blackstone Block area is Ye Olde Union Oyster House , the
oldest restaurant in continuous operation in the country . Hisoldest restaurant in continuous operation in the country . His
famous seafood bar is visible from the street , and you can see thefamous seafood bar is visible from the street , and you can see the
' officials ' opening oysters and clams so fast that his hands seem' officials ' opening oysters and clams so fast that his hands seem
to fly . Regional classics like oyster stew , lobster and gingerbreadto fly . Regional classics like oyster stew , lobster and gingerbread
are old favorites here . The way to your desk, on floors slopingare old favorites here . The way to your desk, on floors sloping
wood, can take you to go through 18 reserved , where John F.wood, can take you to go through 18 reserved , where John F.
Kennedy used to sit and read the newspaper .Kennedy used to sit and read the newspaper .
6. • Capital of the state of Massachusetts , and fully bathed in rivers and theCapital of the state of Massachusetts , and fully bathed in rivers and the
Atlantic Ocean , Boston is lovely for Brazilians. Founded by the British in 1630Atlantic Ocean , Boston is lovely for Brazilians. Founded by the British in 1630
, the city has a rich colonial history and a great libertarian spirit . After all , was, the city has a rich colonial history and a great libertarian spirit . After all , was
the birthplace of the American Revolution , which turned the U.S. into anthe birthplace of the American Revolution , which turned the U.S. into an
independent nation.independent nation.
• In the 19th and 20th centuries , it became a major industrial center , attractingIn the 19th and 20th centuries , it became a major industrial center , attracting
immigrants of various nationalities , especially the Irish. With certainimmigrants of various nationalities , especially the Irish. With certain
European feel , being considered the least American of American cities ,European feel , being considered the least American of American cities ,
Boston today preserves in great detail the ancient provincial season , butBoston today preserves in great detail the ancient provincial season , but
without neglecting the futuristic and modern setting .without neglecting the futuristic and modern setting .
• On the issue of education, the metropolis is simply the seat of the first andOn the issue of education, the metropolis is simply the seat of the first and
most important university in the country : Harvard . The student population ,most important university in the country : Harvard . The student population ,
which has more than 100 colleges and universities in the metropolitan area ,which has more than 100 colleges and universities in the metropolitan area ,
has a voice and spreads youthful vibe to the place . The atmosphere is festivehas a voice and spreads youthful vibe to the place . The atmosphere is festive
and 100 % multicultural .and 100 % multicultural .
7. • Boston is the capital and the most populous city of the U.S. stateBoston is the capital and the most populous city of the U.S. state
of Massachusetts . Is located in Suffolk County , which isof Massachusetts . Is located in Suffolk County , which is
headquartered .headquartered .
• With around 5.8 million inhabitants in its metropolitan area is theWith around 5.8 million inhabitants in its metropolitan area is the
largest city in New England area and a global city possessing anlargest city in New England area and a global city possessing an
extensive financial, commercial , industrial and university center . Itextensive financial, commercial , industrial and university center . It
is the 22th most populous city in the country . It has anis the 22th most populous city in the country . It has an
underground railway system ( Metro Boston ) - Bostonunderground railway system ( Metro Boston ) - Boston
International Airport and Logan International Airport ( BOS ) .International Airport and Logan International Airport ( BOS ) .
8. • Founded by the British in 1630 , became the leading culturalFounded by the British in 1630 , became the leading cultural
center of Anglo- Saxon America . The British withdrew from thecenter of Anglo- Saxon America . The British withdrew from the
city in 1776 , after several revolts , including the famous Bostoncity in 1776 , after several revolts , including the famous Boston
Tea Party. During the nineteenth and twentieth centuries , itTea Party. During the nineteenth and twentieth centuries , it
became an industrial center of great importance , attractingbecame an industrial center of great importance , attracting
immigrants from all over the world, especially Ireland . Theimmigrants from all over the world, especially Ireland . The
Portuguese community in the city is also very important ,Portuguese community in the city is also very important ,
particularly originating from the Azores . Boston has a significantparticularly originating from the Azores . Boston has a significant
Brazilian community . Many Brazilians living in the city comes fromBrazilian community . Many Brazilians living in the city comes from
the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais . Boston is one of the leadingthe Brazilian state of Minas Gerais . Boston is one of the leading
educational centers of the United States , where we highlighteducational centers of the United States , where we highlight
higher education institutions such as Harvard University and thehigher education institutions such as Harvard University and the
Massachusetts Institute of Technology . Moreover , one of the 5Massachusetts Institute of Technology . Moreover , one of the 5
best English language schools in the world is located in Boston 'sbest English language schools in the world is located in Boston 's
School of English in New England , located in Harvard Square .School of English in New England , located in Harvard Square .
14. • Components:
YURI SILVA DA COSTA
WESLEY ROBERTO LANSING
MATHEUS DA LUZ
FERNANDES
• Grade: 7º A
• Subject: ENGLISH
• Teacher: ANDRÉA CRISTINE HAUPT
• School: E.M.E.F. JOÃO BEDA KÖRBES
• Year: 2014