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Boston Massachusetts is known for its historical significance as one of the earliest cities in the American colonies. It is the capital of the state of Massachusetts, the largest city in the region of New England, and is one of the largest cities in the United States. It is a center of higher education with a number of prestigious universities including Harvard University, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Boston College, and Boston University.

Boston was founded by Puritan colonists from England. Its position on the coast made it a major center for the fishing and whaling industries. In the 19th century Boston saw a large influx of Irish and Italian Roman Catholic immigrants. Today, Boston is a major financial and legal center. It is the home of the Boston Red Sox baseball team and the New England Patriots football team.

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