In 1822, the citizens of Boston voted to change the official name from "the Town of Boston" to "the City of Boston", and on March 4, 1822, the people of Boston accepted the charter incorporating the City. At the time Boston was chartered as a city, the population was about 46,226, while the area of the city was only 4.7 square miles (12 km2). COUNT 5
QSN1 What was the City of Boston's name before it was the City of Boston? ANS1 the Town of Boston QSN2 What year was the name changes to the City of Boston? ANS2 1822 QSN3 Boston was chartered as what in 1822? ANS3 a city QSN4 What was the population of Boston in 1822? ANS4 about 46,226 QSN5 How many square miles was the city in 1822? ANS5 4.7 square miles