This is the place where the North defeated the South in a skirmish.  The North positioned all their cannons at the top of the hill and the fired down at the South.  The North had very powerful cannons, some of which could shoot up to two miles. - Jesse

We also so many other interesting places in New York city like ground zero, wall street, central park, and the Met.  They were all very exciting places to see. -Jesse

It was very interesting being near the Statue of Liberty.  It is one of the United States' most iconic landmarks so it was very breathtaking to see it. -Jesse

Time Square was very crowded.  There was a lit of sensory overload because there were so many people and so much going on.  It would be very easy for someone to get claustrophobic in Times Square.  I was not able to get a photo in Times Square so instead I will use this picture to show the immensity of New York. - Jesse

In the 17th century village there were many interesting people with different occupations.  One was from England.  He was fixing a fence.  All the people seemed hard at work, like the blacksmith, who was crafting items in his shop. - Jesse

One of the native skills of the Wampanoag included making ovens using rocks and fire.  This was very useful to cook meat.  It is important to preserve culture because it makes it much easier for someone to learn about history when they see it happening-Jesse

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Freedom Trail

The Granary Burial Ground was where many important people were buried including Paul Revere and the parents of Benjamin Franklin.

At the Old State house many important political figures debated the future of the British Colonies.  Just outside the courthouse is where the Boston Massacre occurred.  The Old North Church is where a lantern was lit that showed whether the British forces would come by land or by sea (one if by land, two if by sea).  The Paul Revere House is where Paul Revere lived during the Revolution.  It is near the north end of Boston. -Jesse

The tomb of the unknown soldier is a memorial to all the soldiers who were killed and were never found. The soldier inside the tomb was blown apart, and could not be identified. The wreath laying ceremony is meant to honor the soldier and all other soldiers like him.
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National Heritage Museum

The year 1775 was the start of the revolution.  General Gage created the minutemen to confiscate weapons hidden by the local militia.  Paul Revere rode on the minuteman trail to notify the patriots that the redcoats were coming.  I though that the presentation was very interesting and helpful in understanding the minuteman trail. -Jesse

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This is plimoth plantation. It was established in the 17th century by english colonists. They were the first people who came to America to abstain religious persecution and to pursue religious division from the church of England

This is a memorial to the 7 crew members of the challenger, which fell apart 73 seconds after takeoff on january 28th, 1986. They're names were Michael J. Smith, Ronald McNair, Dick Scobee, Elison Onizuka, Christa McAuliffe, Gregory Jarvis,and Judith Resnik.
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This picture shows the Lincoln Memorial. Abraham Lincoln stands out from the other presidents because he is known for saving the union, and leading the country through the difficult times of the civil war. His speeches are among the best known in all of history, and his honest and brave character made him a hero to the people. This country will always remember Abraham Lincoln as one of our best presidents.
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The Korean War memorial is statues of the soldiers who fought in the Korean war. The memorial is surrounded by a wall covered in the faces of soldiers. This memorial is meant to honor the Korean War veterans and remind us all of the high price of protecting freedom.
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The world war II memorial is ringed by 50 columns, each one representing a state. They are bound together by a huge rope, which symbolizes the unity of the country.
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This picture shows the vietnam memorial, a huge black wall covered with the names of the soldiers who died in the vietnam war. The wall symbolizes death and loss because black is the color of death, but it also symbolizes hope, because the names are written in white. This memorial makes me feel sad that so many people had to give their lives to help their country.
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