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Which historical claim about Connecticut’s history is correct?

Connecticut ratified the U.S. Constitution after Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Georgia
The Fundamental Orders were written after the Civil War
Connecticut’s manufacturing history began after World War II
European settlement in Connecticut began only in the twentieth century

Correct answer(s):

Connecticut ratified the U.S. Constitution after Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Georgia

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What is the most accurate account of Connecticut’s history?

European settlement in Connecticut began only in the twentieth century
The Provisions State nickname refers to oil production
Connecticut’s industrial growth included clocks, firearms, brass goods, machinery, and tools
Connecticut became the fiftieth state in 1959

Correct answer(s):

Connecticut's industrial growth included clocks, firearms, brass goods, machinery, and tools

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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

Correct answer(s):

Connecticut supported the American Revolution with troops and supplies

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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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Where is the Connecticut State Capitol located?

Stamford
New London
Hartford
Bridgeport

Correct answer(s):

Hartford

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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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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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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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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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Which description best explains New Haven?

Yale University has a major influence on New Haven’s economy and culture
Higher education has little connection to research in Connecticut
Yale plays no role in New Haven’s healthcare or research economy
Connecticut has no major research universities

Correct answer(s):

Yale University has a major influence on New Haven's economy and culture

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

1910
1875
1788
1812

Correct answer(s):

1875

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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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Which statement correctly describes Stamford?

Hartford is Connecticut’s largest city by population
Stamford is an important business center in southwestern Connecticut
Connecticut has only one important urban center
Waterbury is best known as Connecticut’s state capital

Correct answer(s):

Stamford is an important business center in southwestern Connecticut

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What is accurate about New Haven?

Bridgeport is the state capital of Connecticut
New Haven is located in the Rocky Mountains
Connecticut has only one important urban center
New Haven is home to Yale University

Correct answer(s):

New Haven is home to Yale University

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Which description best characterizes Waterbury?

Waterbury has a long manufacturing history
Bridgeport is the state capital of Connecticut
Stamford has little connection to the New York metropolitan economy
New Haven is located in the Rocky Mountains

Correct answer(s):

Waterbury has a long manufacturing history

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What should students remember about the Fundamental Orders?

The Fundamental Orders were adopted in Connecticut in 1639
The Fundamental Orders were written after the Civil War
Connecticut’s manufacturing history began after World War II
The Provisions State nickname refers to oil production

Correct answer(s):

The Fundamental Orders were adopted in Connecticut in 1639

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Which historical claim about the Fundamental Orders is correct?

The Fundamental Orders were written after the Civil War
European settlement in Connecticut began only in the twentieth century
The Fundamental Orders are linked to Connecticut’s Constitution State nickname
The Provisions State nickname refers to oil production

Correct answer(s):

The Fundamental Orders are linked to Connecticut's Constitution State nickname