Boston is one of the oldest municipalities in the United States, founded in

1630. Boston is the capital and most populous city of the Commonwealth of

Massachusetts in the United States, and the 21st most populous city in the

United States. It was the scene of several key events of the American

Revolution, such as the Boston Massacre, the Boston Tea Party, the Battle

of Bunker Hill and the Siege of Boston. Upon American independence from

Great Britain, the city continued to be an important port and manufacturing

hub as well as a center for education and culture. The Boston area's many

colleges and universities make it a world leader in higher education, including law, medicine, engineering and business. Boston's economic base also includes finance,[ professional and business services, biotechnology, information technology and government activities.

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