Boston Harbor Islands and History

The video explores Boston's ancient landscape shaped by glaciers, the history of the Massachusett tribe, and the impact of European diseases. It highlights the current state of the Boston Harbor Islands, focusing on Boston Light, the oldest lighthouse in the U.S., and its keeper, Sally Snowden. Despite modern navigation tools, Boston Light remains crucial for sailors.

What time of day is described at the beginning of the video?

• Noon

• Sunset

• Midnight

• 5:30 a.m.

What natural forces were responsible for the creation of the islands in Boston Harbor?

• Tidal waves

• Earthquakes

• Giant glaciers

• Volcanic eruptions

Which tribe originally inhabited the area around Boston Harbor?

• Navajo

• Cherokee

• Iroquois

• Massachusett

What was the impact of European arrival on the Massachusett people?

• They formed alliances

• They were unaffected

• They were largely wiped out by diseases

• They migrated to another region

How many islands are part of the Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area?

• 100

• 12

• 34

• 50

Which island is home to the oldest lighthouse in the United States?

• Thompson Island

• Deer Island

• Little Brewster Island

• Spectacle Island

Who is the current keeper of Boston Light?

• Robert Brown

• Mary Johnson

• Sally Snowden

• John Smith

In what year was the original Boston Light constructed?

• 1600

• 1800

• 1900

• 1716

What happened to Boston Light during the Revolutionary War?

• It was sold

• It was blown up by British forces

• It was moved

• It was preserved

How far can the light from Boston Light be seen at sea?

• 27 miles

• 10 miles

• 50 miles

• 100 miles