In what year did Hartford become Connecticut’s sole capital?
Correct answer(s):
- 1875
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Which description best explains New Haven?
Correct answer(s):
- Yale University has a major influence on New Haven's economy and culture
Which two cities once shared Connecticut’s capital duties?
Correct answer(s):
- Hartford and New Haven
Where is the Connecticut State Capitol located?
Correct answer(s):
- Hartford
What is accurate about Stamford?
Correct answer(s):
- Stamford's location helps connect its economy with New York City
Which description best characterizes New Haven?
Correct answer(s):
- New Haven is an important center for education, healthcare, and research
What should students know about Hartford?
Correct answer(s):
- Hartford is both a government center and an insurance center
Which urban claim about Waterbury is correct?
Correct answer(s):
- Waterbury became known for brass manufacturing
What is the most accurate interpretation of Connecticut’s population pattern?
Correct answer(s):
- Connecticut's population is concentrated around major cities and transport corridors
Which statement best describes southwestern Connecticut?
Correct answer(s):
- Southwestern Connecticut is one of the state's most heavily developed areas
What do current facts show about northwestern Connecticut?
Correct answer(s):
- Northwestern and northeastern Connecticut contain more rural landscapes
Which geographic claim about Connecticut’s coastal geography is correct?
Correct answer(s):
- Connecticut's shoreline contains harbors, beaches, tidal wetlands, and islands
Which description correctly characterizes Connecticut’s insurance industry?
Correct answer(s):
- Connecticut's modern economy includes finance, insurance, manufacturing, healthcare, education, and technology
Which geographic claim about Connecticut’s position within New England is correct?
Correct answer(s):
- Connecticut is the southernmost of the six New England states
What is the most accurate description of southwestern Connecticut?
Correct answer(s):
- Southwestern Connecticut is closely connected to the New York City metropolitan area
Which statement is geographically accurate about Connecticut’s position between New York and Boston?
Correct answer(s):
- Connecticut lies between the major economic spheres of New York and Boston
What is accurate about Connecticut’s Northeast Corridor location?
Correct answer(s):
- Connecticut is part of the heavily developed Northeast Corridor
About how much land area does Connecticut have?
Correct answer(s):
- 4,842.5 square miles
About how large is Connecticut’s total area?
Correct answer(s):
- 5,544 square miles
About how much of Connecticut’s area is water?
Correct answer(s):
- 701 square miles