Question

What was the most important reason the city of Boston chose to fill in much of their swampy land and coastal areas?
A.
Swamps are breeding grounds for mosquitoes and other disease-bearing insects.
B.
The original peninsula was prone to flooding.
C.
More land was needed for its growing population.
D.
The harbor was inaccessible under the original layout.

Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
B
C
D

Answer 1

C

The primary motive was to create more usable land for Boston’s rapidly growing population and development (e.g., Back Bay, South End).