The practice of colonialism by several nations led to the possession and exploitation of weaker countries. This resulted in the strengthening of the motherland and the oppression of the indigenous peoples of the colonies (Nowell, 2013). Colonial cities were deliberately developed within colonial societies in order to centralize political and economic control. Essentially, colonial cities facilitated the consolidation and export of wealth to the dominant nation (The Editors of the Encyclopædia Britannica, 2014). The colonial expansion of the British Empire in the 17th century led to the formation of thirteen colonies along the Atlantic coast of North America. (Nowell, 2013). One of these original thirteen colonies was Massachusetts Bay, of which Boston was the capital (The City of Boston, 2009). Under Puritan influence, Boston became an important colonial city. It was the largest city in British North America until the mid-18th century. Its strategic location as a port has made it an important economic center for the New England region (Kales, 2007). In this essay, I intend to explore Boston's colonial foundations and reveal their role in shaping the global city of Boston. I also intend to compare Boston with other colonial cities to indicate the completeness of the term “colonial city.” The signing of the Cambridge Agreement in 1629 led to the founding of Boston by Puritan settlers in 1630. It was renamed after the city of Boston. , Lincolnshire, England, as many prominent settlers came from there (Kales, 2007). These settlers were primarily the owners of the Massachusetts Bay Company. About 20,000 Puritans emigrated from England to Massachusetts to escape political and religious hostility in England, under what is...... middle of paper ...... modern-day Boston, are also European influences (Mckay, 1985). . Boston has thus commodified its rich colonial history to encourage tourism, which is a major economic driver of the city. Each year, millions of tourists take the “Walking Tour of the Freedom Trail” and visit the homes of American patriots like Paul Revere, Colonel Samuel Pierce and others, to relive history (Jewell, 2005). To conclude, Boston while embracing its colonial identity, presents its legacies as markers of triumph rather than as a symbol of the lingering presence of the colonizer. American influences in spoken language and more recent developments make this city a unique fusion of European and American culture. Boston's success is attributed to the merger of the two countries' conventions. The colonization of Boston therefore played a crucial role in making Boston a global city..