Read the selection and answer the questions that follow: . (1) The Freedom Trail is in Boston, Massachusetts and it's a two and a half mile path through the center of Boston that takes you past buildings and places that were important in Boston's history and in Revolutionary War history. (2) The trail begins on the Boston Common, which is a big park with baseball fields and large grassy stretches. (3) Back in 1634 when it was first established, the Boston Common was usually used to keep livestock like cows. (4) Later, it was a place where soldiers camped out when they passed through the... Show more

Read the selection and answer the questions that follow:

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(1) The Freedom Trail is in Boston, Massachusetts and it's a two and a half mile path through the center of Boston that takes you past buildings and places that were important in Boston's history and in Revolutionary War history. (2) The trail begins on the Boston Common, which is a big park with baseball fields and large grassy stretches. (3) Back in 1634 when it was first established, the Boston Common was usually used to keep livestock like cows. (4) Later, it was a place where soldiers camped out when they passed through the city. (5) A bit down from the Boston Common is the New State House, which was built in 1798, over 150 years after the Boston Common. (6) Paul Revere helped to decorate the State House by laying copper over the wood. (7) The Old State House, which gave its name to the new one, is located a few blocks away. (8) The Granary Burying Ground is another spot on the Freedom Trail and is famous because many revolutionary figures are buried in it. (9) The Granary was first used as a cemetary in 1660 and got its name because it was next to a grain storage building. (10) The burying ground has 2,345 markers or gravestones, but some people think that up to 8,000 people are buried in it. (11) Some of the most famous people resting at the Granary are Benjamin Franklin's parents, John Hancock, Paul Revere, and victims of the Boston Massacre. (12) Further down the Freedom Trail is Faneuil Hall, which was built in 1742. (13) It was built to be an indoor marketplace and is still used as a market today. (14) The second floor of the building was used as a meeting hall, and was used for many famous meetings and gatherings during revolutionary times. (15) Protesters met at Faneuil Hall when they wanted to protest against laws like the Stamp Act and Townshend Act. (16) Down in Boston's North End stands Paul Revere's house and the famous Old North Church that helped Paul Revere learn that the British troops were coming across the Charles River. (17) After Paul Revere saw the lanterns, he set off on his famous ride. (18) One of the most famous battles in the Revolutionary War was the Battle of Bunker Hill. (19) The American colonists lost this bloody battle, but their near success taught them that they did have a chance against the British. (20) The Bunker Hill Monument is a tall, white obelisk that looks similar to the Washington Memorial in Washington, D.C., and was another stop on the Freedom Trail. (21) The last stop on the Freedom Trail is the USS Constitution, which is a warship that was called Old Ironsides during the War of 1812. (22) Paul Revere had his hand in this ship as well because he created the copper fastenings on the ship. (23) These are just a few of the stops on the Freedom Trail which is a great way for families to learn about the Revolutionary War and colonial times together. (24) Visit the Freedom Trail if you literally want to walk through history!

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