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U.S. Government & Civics

What is the most accurate description of Connecticut municipalities?

  • Connecticut restored general-purpose county governments in 2020
  • Connecticut municipalities perform many local functions handled by counties in other states
  • The Census Bureau currently treats Connecticut’s eight former counties as its only county equivalents
  • Connecticut’s planning regions are the same as its congressional districts
Correct answer(s):
  • Connecticut municipalities perform many local functions handled by counties in other states
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U.S. States

Where is the University of Connecticut’s main campus?

  • Hartford
  • Storrs
  • New Haven
  • Bridgeport
Correct answer(s):
  • Storrs
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Which historical claim about Hartford is correct?

  • The Provisions State nickname refers to oil production
  • English colonists established Windsor, Hartford, and Wethersfield during the 1630s
  • European settlement in Connecticut began only in the twentieth century
  • Connecticut’s manufacturing history began after World War II
Correct answer(s):
  • English colonists established Windsor, Hartford, and Wethersfield during the 1630s
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What is the most accurate account of the Pequot War?

  • The Fundamental Orders were written after the Civil War
  • European settlement in Connecticut began only in the twentieth century
  • The Pequot War took place during the 1630s
  • Connecticut had no role in the American Revolution
Correct answer(s):
  • The Pequot War took place during the 1630s
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What is historically accurate about Connecticut’s history?

  • European settlement in Connecticut began only in the twentieth century
  • Connecticut had no role in the American Revolution
  • Connecticut’s manufacturing history began after World War II
  • Connecticut supported the American Revolution with troops and supplies
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  • Connecticut supported the American Revolution with troops and supplies
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U.S. Government & Civics

Which description best explains Connecticut’s county-government system?

  • The nine planning regions are independent U.S. states
  • Connecticut’s eight historical counties no longer operate as county governments
  • Connecticut’s eight historical counties still operate as full county governments
  • The Census Bureau currently treats Connecticut’s eight former counties as its only county equivalents
Correct answer(s):
  • Connecticut's eight historical counties no longer operate as county governments
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Which statement correctly explains Connecticut’s Revolutionary-era role?

  • The Fundamental Orders were written after the Civil War
  • European settlement in Connecticut began only in the twentieth century
  • The Provisions State is an old nickname linked to Connecticut’s Revolutionary-era supplies
  • Connecticut became the fiftieth state in 1959
Correct answer(s):
  • The Provisions State is an old nickname linked to Connecticut's Revolutionary-era supplies
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U.S. States

In what year did Hartford become Connecticut’s sole capital?

  • 1910
  • 1875
  • 1788
  • 1812
Correct answer(s):
  • 1875
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U.S. Economy

Which description correctly characterizes Connecticut’s insurance industry?

  • Southwestern Connecticut has little economic connection to New York City
  • Tourism is Connecticut’s only major source of economic activity
  • Connecticut’s modern economy includes finance, insurance, manufacturing, healthcare, education, and technology
  • Connecticut’s economy depends almost entirely on farming
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  • Connecticut's modern economy includes finance, insurance, manufacturing, healthcare, education, and technology
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U.S. States

Which two cities once shared Connecticut’s capital duties?

  • Danbury and New London
  • Bridgeport and Stamford
  • Waterbury and Norwalk
  • Hartford and New Haven
Correct answer(s):
  • Hartford and New Haven
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U.S. Economy

What should students understand about Connecticut’s economy?

  • Submarine construction is concentrated in northwestern Connecticut
  • Tourism is Connecticut’s only major source of economic activity
  • Hartford is primarily known as an oil-production center
  • Pratt & Whitney is associated with Connecticut’s aerospace industry
Correct answer(s):
  • Pratt & Whitney is associated with Connecticut's aerospace industry
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U.S. States

Where is the Connecticut State Capitol located?

  • Stamford
  • New London
  • Hartford
  • Bridgeport
Correct answer(s):
  • Hartford
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U.S. Economy

Which economic claim about Connecticut’s economy is correct?

  • Sikorsky is associated with helicopter manufacturing in Connecticut
  • Hartford is primarily known as an oil-production center
  • Connecticut has no significant aerospace or defense manufacturing
  • Southwestern Connecticut has little economic connection to New York City
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  • Sikorsky is associated with helicopter manufacturing in Connecticut
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What is accurate about Stamford?

  • Waterbury is best known as Connecticut’s state capital
  • Connecticut has only one important urban center
  • Stamford’s location helps connect its economy with New York City
  • Stamford has little connection to the New York metropolitan economy
Correct answer(s):
  • Stamford's location helps connect its economy with New York City
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What is the most accurate description of Connecticut’s submarine industry?

  • Connecticut’s economy depends almost entirely on farming
  • Submarine construction is concentrated in northwestern Connecticut
  • Connecticut has no significant aerospace or defense manufacturing
  • General Dynamics Electric Boat is associated with submarine construction in Connecticut
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  • General Dynamics Electric Boat is associated with submarine construction in Connecticut
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U.S. States

Which description best characterizes New Haven?

  • Bridgeport is the state capital of Connecticut
  • New Haven is an important center for education, healthcare, and research
  • New Haven is located in the Rocky Mountains
  • Hartford is Connecticut’s largest city by population
Correct answer(s):
  • New Haven is an important center for education, healthcare, and research
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U.S. Economy

Which statement best explains Connecticut’s advanced manufacturing?

  • Submarine construction is concentrated in northwestern Connecticut
  • Advanced manufacturing in Connecticut includes precision components and specialized machinery
  • Tourism is Connecticut’s only major source of economic activity
  • Connecticut has no significant aerospace or defense manufacturing
Correct answer(s):
  • Advanced manufacturing in Connecticut includes precision components and specialized machinery
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U.S. States

What should students know about Hartford?

  • New Haven is located in the Rocky Mountains
  • Connecticut has only one important urban center
  • Stamford has little connection to the New York metropolitan economy
  • Hartford is both a government center and an insurance center
Correct answer(s):
  • Hartford is both a government center and an insurance center
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What is economically accurate about Connecticut’s economy?

  • Healthcare and research are important parts of Connecticut’s economy
  • Tourism is Connecticut’s only major source of economic activity
  • Submarine construction is concentrated in northwestern Connecticut
  • Southwestern Connecticut has little economic connection to New York City
Correct answer(s):
  • Healthcare and research are important parts of Connecticut's economy
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U.S. States

Which urban claim about Waterbury is correct?

  • New Haven is located in the Rocky Mountains
  • Stamford has little connection to the New York metropolitan economy
  • Waterbury became known for brass manufacturing
  • Bridgeport is the state capital of Connecticut
Correct answer(s):
  • Waterbury became known for brass manufacturing
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