Last Friday, we had a trip to the Massachusetts State House. We took the green line to there by subway. When we got outside the station, it appeared the Boston Common. Crossing the Boston Common, the oldest building was standing in front of us.
From this trip, we had a guide by introducing the State House in order to make us know something about this building. Walking through the State House, at second floor, we firstly saw the State House Model. The model of the 1798 State House is an accurate representation. The major difference between the model and the building at that time is the color of the dome. Then we looked at Doric Hall, Nurses Hall, Memorial Hall, The Great Hall, and Main Staircase window.
In addition, I paid more attention to the Legislative Branch. This part is located at third floor. The Massachusetts Legislature was established in 1644. It has two branches-the 30 member Senate and the 160 member House of Representatives. Moreover, Massachusetts became a Commonwealth in 1780 when it adopted its remarkable Constitution. This document included a ground-breaking Declaration of Rights and was a model for the Constitution of the United State. It includes House of Representatives, Senate Reception Room and Senate Chamber. They all reflect the history of Massachusetts, making us more understand the American culture.
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