As population increased, the borders of boston

a. remained the same
b. shrunk to include less area
c. expanded to include more area
d. changed shape but retained the same size

The Puritans were the first group of settlers to arrive in what nowadays is Boston, but it was very different back then. It was a small territory, with an area of roughly 800 acres.

Soon the puritans and the population that arrived later to the peninsula started making it bigger, not only in a number of inhabitants but in size. There were several reasons for this to happen.  

Several things were done to make this territory bigger. For example, a pond was filled and waters in other areas were redirected. As times advanced this land became bigger, therefor the right answer is C.) expanded to include more area

c.) the country needed a stronger central government.