Instructions
Read the following information about the Boston Freedom Trail and answer the questions that follow. Use complete sentences where required.
What is the Boston Freedom Trail?
The Boston Freedom Trail is a 2.5-mile route through downtown Boston that passes by 16 important historical sites. Established in 1958, the trail is marked with a red line that guides visitors through significant locations related to the history of the American Revolution and the fight for freedom.
Important Sites Along the Trail
- Boston Common
- Massachusetts State House
- Park Street Church
- Granary Burying Ground
- King's Chapel & Burying Ground
- Ben Franklin Statue
- Old State House
- Site of the Boston Massacre
- Faneuil Hall
- Paul Revere House
- Old North Church
- Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum
- USS Constitution
- Bunker Hill Monument
- Charlestown Navy Yard
- New England Holocaust Memorial
Questions
- What is the length of the Boston Freedom Trail?
- Name three significant sites located along the Freedom Trail.
- Why was the Freedom Trail established? Write your answer in a complete sentence.
- Choose one site from the Freedom Trail and describe its historical significance.
- How do you think the Freedom Trail contributes to understanding American history?