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U.S. States

What is the most accurate account of the Fundamental Orders?

European settlement in Connecticut began only in the twentieth century
The Fundamental Orders are significant because they formalized a framework of colonial government in 1639
Connecticut’s manufacturing history began after World War II
Connecticut became the fiftieth state in 1959

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The Fundamental Orders are significant because they formalized a framework of colonial government in 1639

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U.S. States

Which statement correctly explains the Fundamental Orders?

The Provisions State nickname refers to oil production
The Fundamental Orders should be described carefully because the claim that they were the first written constitution is contested
Connecticut had no role in the American Revolution
European settlement in Connecticut began only in the twentieth century

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The Fundamental Orders should be described carefully because the claim that they were the first written constitution is contested

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U.S. States

Which statement correctly explains Connecticut’s statehood?

Connecticut’s statehood in 1788 placed it among the earliest states to ratify the U.S. Constitution
European settlement in Connecticut began only in the twentieth century
Connecticut’s manufacturing history began after World War II
Connecticut became the fiftieth state in 1959

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Connecticut's statehood in 1788 placed it among the earliest states to ratify the U.S. Constitution

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Geography of the United States

Which population claim about southwestern Connecticut is correct?

Most of Connecticut’s population lives only in the far northwest
Urban concentration in southwestern Connecticut reflects both transportation access and proximity to New York City
Connecticut’s population is evenly distributed across every part of the state
Hartford is Connecticut’s largest city by population

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Urban concentration in southwestern Connecticut reflects both transportation access and proximity to New York City

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U.S. States

Which description of Connecticut’s Revolutionary-era role is historically accurate?

Connecticut’s Revolutionary contribution included both military service and material supply
European settlement in Connecticut began only in the twentieth century
The Fundamental Orders were written after the Civil War
The Provisions State nickname refers to oil production

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Connecticut's Revolutionary contribution included both military service and material supply

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Geography of the United States

What is the most accurate interpretation of Connecticut’s population density?

Population density can be high statewide even when substantial rural areas remain
Rural areas account for nearly all of Connecticut’s population
Hartford is Connecticut’s largest city by population
Most of Connecticut’s population lives only in the far northwest

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Population density can be high statewide even when substantial rural areas remain

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U.S. States

What should students remember about Connecticut’s Revolutionary-era role?

The Provisions State nickname reflects Connecticut’s role in supplying the Revolutionary cause
The Fundamental Orders were written after the Civil War
European settlement in Connecticut began only in the twentieth century
The Provisions State nickname refers to oil production

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The Provisions State nickname reflects Connecticut's role in supplying the Revolutionary cause

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U.S. Economy

Which statement best explains Hartford?

Submarine construction is concentrated in northwestern Connecticut
Southwestern Connecticut has little economic connection to New York City
Tourism is Connecticut’s only major source of economic activity
Hartford’s insurance specialization is an example of a regional economic cluster

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Hartford's insurance specialization is an example of a regional economic cluster

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U.S. States

Which historical claim about Connecticut’s industrialization is correct?

Connecticut became the fiftieth state in 1959
Industrialization transformed Connecticut into a major manufacturing state during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries
Connecticut had no role in the American Revolution
European settlement in Connecticut began only in the twentieth century

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Industrialization transformed Connecticut into a major manufacturing state during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries

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U.S. Economy

What is economically accurate about Stamford?

Stamford’s finance and corporate activity illustrate spillover from the New York metropolitan economy
Connecticut’s economy depends almost entirely on farming
Submarine construction is concentrated in northwestern Connecticut
Tourism is Connecticut’s only major source of economic activity

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Stamford's finance and corporate activity illustrate spillover from the New York metropolitan economy

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U.S. States

What is the most accurate account of Connecticut’s aerospace and defense supplier networks?

Connecticut had no role in the American Revolution
European settlement in Connecticut began only in the twentieth century
Connecticut’s industrial experience helped produce skills and supplier networks later used in aerospace and defense
The Fundamental Orders were written after the Civil War

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Connecticut's industrial experience helped produce skills and supplier networks later used in aerospace and defense

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U.S. States

Which historical or cultural claim about Connecticut’s submarine industry is correct?

Weir Farm National Historical Park preserves an oil field
The Submarine Force Museum reflects Connecticut’s long connection with submarine technology
The Mark Twain House is a submarine museum
Mystic Seaport Museum is devoted mainly to desert geology

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The Submarine Force Museum reflects Connecticut's long connection with submarine technology

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U.S. States

What is the most accurate description of Weir Farm National Historical Park?

Weir Farm National Historical Park preserves a landscape connected with American Impressionism
The Connecticut State Capitol is located in Stamford
Weir Farm National Historical Park preserves an oil field
The Submarine Force Museum focuses on medieval castles

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Weir Farm National Historical Park preserves a landscape connected with American Impressionism

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U.S. States

What is accurate about the Connecticut State Capitol?

The Connecticut State Capitol is located in Stamford
Yale University is a national park
The Connecticut State Capitol represents the state’s governmental history and civic architecture
The Submarine Force Museum focuses on medieval castles

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The Connecticut State Capitol represents the state's governmental history and civic architecture

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United States of America

What is correct about Connecticut’s position between New York and Boston?

Connecticut has no modern manufacturing sector
Connecticut’s economy is shaped by its position between the New York and Boston metropolitan regions
Connecticut became a state in the twentieth century
Connecticut has no major rivers

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Connecticut's economy is shaped by its position between the New York and Boston metropolitan regions

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United States of America

Which description best fits southwestern Connecticut?

Connecticut has no major rivers
Southwestern Connecticut functions partly within the wider New York commuter and business region
Connecticut became a state in the twentieth century
Connecticut is located on the Pacific coast

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Southwestern Connecticut functions partly within the wider New York commuter and business region

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United States of America

What should students know about central and eastern Connecticut?

Connecticut is located on the Pacific coast
Central and eastern Connecticut retain stronger economic and cultural links with the rest of New England
Hartford is not part of Connecticut
Connecticut became a state in the twentieth century

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Central and eastern Connecticut retain stronger economic and cultural links with the rest of New England

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United States of America

Which claim about Connecticut’s Northeast Corridor location is correct?

The Northeast Corridor gives Connecticut unusually strong intercity transportation connections for a small state
Connecticut is located on the Pacific coast
Connecticut has no major rivers
Hartford is not part of Connecticut

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The Northeast Corridor gives Connecticut unusually strong intercity transportation connections for a small state

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Geography of the United States

What is the most accurate description of Connecticut’s coastal lowlands and uplands?

The Connecticut River flows west into Lake Erie
Connecticut’s coastal lowlands, river valley, and western uplands create distinct local landscapes
Connecticut is located in the Pacific Northwest
Long Island Sound lies north of Connecticut

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Connecticut's coastal lowlands, river valley, and western uplands create distinct local landscapes

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U.S. Government & Civics

Which description best explains Connecticut municipalities?

Connecticut has no role for municipal government
Emergency management is one issue on which Connecticut municipalities can cooperate regionally
The nine planning regions are independent U.S. states
Connecticut’s eight historical counties still operate as full county governments

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Emergency management is one issue on which Connecticut municipalities can cooperate regionally

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