单选题 Why does the author mention the Massachusetts Bay Colony?

A、 It was the headquarters of the United States Lighthouse Board.
B、 Many of the tallest lighthouses were built there.
C、 The first lantern wicks were developed there.
D、 The first lighthouse in North America was built there.

【正确答案】 D

【答案解析】[解析]第一段第二行：The first lighthouse was put up by the Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1716 on little Brewster Island at the entrance to Boston Harbor。故应选D。