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572943173f37b319004781cc | What is the name of the New Haven Militia that fought on during Powder House Day? | Governor's Foot Guard | [
"New_Haven,_Connecticut\n\nFor over a century, New Haven citizens had fought in the colonial militia alongside regular British forces, as in the French and Indian War. As the American Revolution approached, General David Wooster and other influential residents hoped that the conflict with the government in Britain ... |
572943173f37b319004781cd | Although the militia were mainly made of volunteers what item distinguish them from other militia companies? | uniforms. | [
"New_Haven,_Connecticut\n\nFor over a century, New Haven citizens had fought in the colonial militia alongside regular British forces, as in the French and Indian War. As the American Revolution approached, General David Wooster and other influential residents hoped that the conflict with the government in Britain ... |
572746c4708984140094dba3 | Who was the governor of New York under which the loyalist and British raid of New Haven took place? | General William Tryon | [
"New_Haven,_Connecticut\n\nOn July 5, 1779, 2,600 loyalists and British regulars under General William Tryon, governor of New York, landed in New Haven Harbor and raided the 3,500-person town. A militia of Yale students had been prepping for battle, and former Yale president and Yale Divinity School professor Napht... |
572746c4708984140094dba4 | The students of what New Haven university formed an ad-hoc militia to confront the Redcoats? | Yale | [
"New_Haven,_Connecticut\n\nOn July 5, 1779, 2,600 loyalists and British regulars under General William Tryon, governor of New York, landed in New Haven Harbor and raided the 3,500-person town. A militia of Yale students had been prepping for battle, and former Yale president and Yale Divinity School professor Napht... |
572746c4708984140094dba5 | Who was the professor of Yale Divinity School that led the student militia to confront the Redcoats? | Naphtali Daggett | [
"New_Haven,_Connecticut\n\nOn July 5, 1779, 2,600 loyalists and British regulars under General William Tryon, governor of New York, landed in New Haven Harbor and raided the 3,500-person town. A militia of Yale students had been prepping for battle, and former Yale president and Yale Divinity School professor Napht... |
572746c4708984140094dba6 | On what date did the loyalists and Redcoats land in New Haven Harbor to commence a raid on New Haven? | July 5, 1779 | [
"New_Haven,_Connecticut\n\nOn July 5, 1779, 2,600 loyalists and British regulars under General William Tryon, governor of New York, landed in New Haven Harbor and raided the 3,500-person town. A militia of Yale students had been prepping for battle, and former Yale president and Yale Divinity School professor Napht... |
572746c4708984140094dba7 | Who was the president of Yale that provided diary accounts expressing disbelief over the commencement of the revolution in New Haven? | Ezra Stiles | [
"New_Haven,_Connecticut\n\nOn July 5, 1779, 2,600 loyalists and British regulars under General William Tryon, governor of New York, landed in New Haven Harbor and raided the 3,500-person town. A militia of Yale students had been prepping for battle, and former Yale president and Yale Divinity School professor Napht... |
57294516af94a219006aa223 | What is the name of the general that lead British regulars to New Haven Harbor? | William Tryon | [
"New_Haven,_Connecticut\n\nOn July 5, 1779, 2,600 loyalists and British regulars under General William Tryon, governor of New York, landed in New Haven Harbor and raided the 3,500-person town. A militia of Yale students had been prepping for battle, and former Yale president and Yale Divinity School professor Napht... |
57294516af94a219006aa224 | At the time what was the population of New Haven Harbor? | 3,500 | [
"New_Haven,_Connecticut\n\nOn July 5, 1779, 2,600 loyalists and British regulars under General William Tryon, governor of New York, landed in New Haven Harbor and raided the 3,500-person town. A militia of Yale students had been prepping for battle, and former Yale president and Yale Divinity School professor Napht... |
57294516af94a219006aa225 | A group of militia from a very famous modern town in Connecticut came to fought in the Harbor, what was the name of their town? | Yale | [
"New_Haven,_Connecticut\n\nOn July 5, 1779, 2,600 loyalists and British regulars under General William Tryon, governor of New York, landed in New Haven Harbor and raided the 3,500-person town. A militia of Yale students had been prepping for battle, and former Yale president and Yale Divinity School professor Napht... |
57294516af94a219006aa226 | The militia that fought in New Haven was lead by who? | Naphtali Daggett | [
"New_Haven,_Connecticut\n\nOn July 5, 1779, 2,600 loyalists and British regulars under General William Tryon, governor of New York, landed in New Haven Harbor and raided the 3,500-person town. A militia of Yale students had been prepping for battle, and former Yale president and Yale Divinity School professor Napht... |
57294516af94a219006aa227 | After the battle were New Haven historical features lost or torched? | town's colonial features were preserved. | [
"New_Haven,_Connecticut\n\nOn July 5, 1779, 2,600 loyalists and British regulars under General William Tryon, governor of New York, landed in New Haven Harbor and raided the 3,500-person town. A militia of Yale students had been prepping for battle, and former Yale president and Yale Divinity School professor Napht... |
572749fdf1498d1400e8f5aa | Who is the Yale graduate, inventor, and arms manufacturer that had a large positive impact on the New Haven economy in the late 18th century? | Eli Whitney | [
"New_Haven,_Connecticut\n\nThe city struck fortune in the late 18th century with the inventions and industrial activity of Eli Whitney, a Yale graduate who remained in New Haven to develop the cotton gin and establish a gun-manufacturing factory in the northern part of the city near the Hamden town line. That area ... |
572749fdf1498d1400e8f5ab | What invention, for which he is primarily known, did Eli Whitney develop in New Haven? | the cotton gin | [
"New_Haven,_Connecticut\n\nThe city struck fortune in the late 18th century with the inventions and industrial activity of Eli Whitney, a Yale graduate who remained in New Haven to develop the cotton gin and establish a gun-manufacturing factory in the northern part of the city near the Hamden town line. That area ... |
572749fdf1498d1400e8f5ac | What is the area near Hamden that was renamed for Eli Whitney? | Whitneyville | [
"New_Haven,_Connecticut\n\nThe city struck fortune in the late 18th century with the inventions and industrial activity of Eli Whitney, a Yale graduate who remained in New Haven to develop the cotton gin and establish a gun-manufacturing factory in the northern part of the city near the Hamden town line. That area ... |
572749fdf1498d1400e8f5ad | What was the nickname given to Connecticut due to the large number of arms manufacturers that arose in the state? | "The Arsenal of America" | [
"New_Haven,_Connecticut\n\nThe city struck fortune in the late 18th century with the inventions and industrial activity of Eli Whitney, a Yale graduate who remained in New Haven to develop the cotton gin and establish a gun-manufacturing factory in the northern part of the city near the Hamden town line. That area ... |
572749fdf1498d1400e8f5ae | In 1836, who invented the automatic revolver in Eli Whitney's gun manufacturing plant? | Samuel Colt | [
"New_Haven,_Connecticut\n\nThe city struck fortune in the late 18th century with the inventions and industrial activity of Eli Whitney, a Yale graduate who remained in New Haven to develop the cotton gin and establish a gun-manufacturing factory in the northern part of the city near the Hamden town line. That area ... |
572948091d04691400779249 | What is the name of the inventor that created the cotton gin in New Haven? | Eli Whitney | [
"New_Haven,_Connecticut\n\nThe city struck fortune in the late 18th century with the inventions and industrial activity of Eli Whitney, a Yale graduate who remained in New Haven to develop the cotton gin and establish a gun-manufacturing factory in the northern part of the city near the Hamden town line. That area ... |
572948091d0469140077924a | What is the name of the main road that connects New Haven to Hamden? | Whitney Avenue | [
"New_Haven,_Connecticut\n\nThe city struck fortune in the late 18th century with the inventions and industrial activity of Eli Whitney, a Yale graduate who remained in New Haven to develop the cotton gin and establish a gun-manufacturing factory in the northern part of the city near the Hamden town line. That area ... |
572948091d0469140077924b | What was the company that was responsible Connecticut rise as a manufacturing economy? | A. C. Gilbert | [
"New_Haven,_Connecticut\n\nThe city struck fortune in the late 18th century with the inventions and industrial activity of Eli Whitney, a Yale graduate who remained in New Haven to develop the cotton gin and establish a gun-manufacturing factory in the northern part of the city near the Hamden town line. That area ... |
572948091d0469140077924c | The rise of gun factories within Connecticut earn the state what name? | The Arsenal of America | [
"New_Haven,_Connecticut\n\nThe city struck fortune in the late 18th century with the inventions and industrial activity of Eli Whitney, a Yale graduate who remained in New Haven to develop the cotton gin and establish a gun-manufacturing factory in the northern part of the city near the Hamden town line. That area ... |
572948091d0469140077924d | In what year was the first automatic revolver invented? | 1836 | [
"New_Haven,_Connecticut\n\nThe city struck fortune in the late 18th century with the inventions and industrial activity of Eli Whitney, a Yale graduate who remained in New Haven to develop the cotton gin and establish a gun-manufacturing factory in the northern part of the city near the Hamden town line. That area ... |
57274df4f1498d1400e8f600 | In what year did an important trial take place which situated New Haven among the forefront of the growing anti-slavery movement? | 1839 | [
"New_Haven,_Connecticut\n\nNew Haven was home to one of the important early events in the burgeoning anti-slavery movement when, in 1839, the trial of mutineering Mende tribesmen being transported as slaves on the Spanish slaveship Amistad was held in New Haven's United States District Court. There is a statue of J... |
57274df4f1498d1400e8f601 | What tribesman were being transported as slaves on a ship by the Spanish? | Mende | [
"New_Haven,_Connecticut\n\nNew Haven was home to one of the important early events in the burgeoning anti-slavery movement when, in 1839, the trial of mutineering Mende tribesmen being transported as slaves on the Spanish slaveship Amistad was held in New Haven's United States District Court. There is a statue of J... |
57274df4f1498d1400e8f602 | What was the name of the Spanish slave ship used to transport the Mende tribesmen? | Amistad | [
"New_Haven,_Connecticut\n\nNew Haven was home to one of the important early events in the burgeoning anti-slavery movement when, in 1839, the trial of mutineering Mende tribesmen being transported as slaves on the Spanish slaveship Amistad was held in New Haven's United States District Court. There is a statue of J... |
57274df4f1498d1400e8f603 | Who was the informal leader of the slaves to whom there is a statue dedicated beside City Hall in New Haven? | Joseph Cinqué | [
"New_Haven,_Connecticut\n\nNew Haven was home to one of the important early events in the burgeoning anti-slavery movement when, in 1839, the trial of mutineering Mende tribesmen being transported as slaves on the Spanish slaveship Amistad was held in New Haven's United States District Court. There is a statue of J... |
57274df4f1498d1400e8f604 | In 1860, what notable U.S. president gave a speech on slavery in New Haven? | Abraham Lincoln | [
"New_Haven,_Connecticut\n\nNew Haven was home to one of the important early events in the burgeoning anti-slavery movement when, in 1839, the trial of mutineering Mende tribesmen being transported as slaves on the Spanish slaveship Amistad was held in New Haven's United States District Court. There is a statue of J... |
5729499d1d04691400779253 | What is the name of the slaveship that once sit in New Haven Harbor? | Amistad | [
"New_Haven,_Connecticut\n\nNew Haven was home to one of the important early events in the burgeoning anti-slavery movement when, in 1839, the trial of mutineering Mende tribesmen being transported as slaves on the Spanish slaveship Amistad was held in New Haven's United States District Court. There is a statue of J... |
5729499d1d04691400779254 | Who was the leader of slaves during the New Haven anti slavery movement in 1839 | Joseph Cinqué | [
"New_Haven,_Connecticut\n\nNew Haven was home to one of the important early events in the burgeoning anti-slavery movement when, in 1839, the trial of mutineering Mende tribesmen being transported as slaves on the Spanish slaveship Amistad was held in New Haven's United States District Court. There is a statue of J... |
5729499d1d04691400779255 | What famous president made a speech in New Haven in 1860? | Abraham Lincoln | [
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5729499d1d04691400779256 | Exactly who were the slaves upon the Spanish slaveship? | Mende tribesmen | [
"New_Haven,_Connecticut\n\nNew Haven was home to one of the important early events in the burgeoning anti-slavery movement when, in 1839, the trial of mutineering Mende tribesmen being transported as slaves on the Spanish slaveship Amistad was held in New Haven's United States District Court. There is a statue of J... |
57275373f1498d1400e8f642 | What major war stimulated the New Haven economy by way of industrial goods purchased through the New Haven Arms Company? | American Civil War | [
"New_Haven,_Connecticut\n\nThe American Civil War boosted the local economy with wartime purchases of industrial goods, including that of the New Haven Arms Company, which would later become the Winchester Repeating Arms Company. (Winchester would continue to produce arms in New Haven until 2006, and many of the bu... |
57275373f1498d1400e8f643 | What was the New Haven Arms Company later renamed? | Winchester Repeating Arms Company | [
"New_Haven,_Connecticut\n\nThe American Civil War boosted the local economy with wartime purchases of industrial goods, including that of the New Haven Arms Company, which would later become the Winchester Repeating Arms Company. (Winchester would continue to produce arms in New Haven until 2006, and many of the bu... |
57275373f1498d1400e8f644 | The increase in immigrants from what country in southern Europe had a notable impact on the population growth in New Haven in the early 20th century? | Italy | [
"New_Haven,_Connecticut\n\nThe American Civil War boosted the local economy with wartime purchases of industrial goods, including that of the New Haven Arms Company, which would later become the Winchester Repeating Arms Company. (Winchester would continue to produce arms in New Haven until 2006, and many of the bu... |
57275373f1498d1400e8f645 | What ethnic group currently comprises approximately half the population of East Haven, West Haven and North Haven? | Italian-American | [
"New_Haven,_Connecticut\n\nThe American Civil War boosted the local economy with wartime purchases of industrial goods, including that of the New Haven Arms Company, which would later become the Winchester Repeating Arms Company. (Winchester would continue to produce arms in New Haven until 2006, and many of the bu... |
57275373f1498d1400e8f646 | What area of New Haven was known for being the center of the Jewish community? | Westville | [
"New_Haven,_Connecticut\n\nThe American Civil War boosted the local economy with wartime purchases of industrial goods, including that of the New Haven Arms Company, which would later become the Winchester Repeating Arms Company. (Winchester would continue to produce arms in New Haven until 2006, and many of the bu... |
57294fd36aef051400154ca6 | What was the original name of the famous rifle manufacturing companies in New Haven? | New Haven Arms Company | [
"New_Haven,_Connecticut\n\nThe American Civil War boosted the local economy with wartime purchases of industrial goods, including that of the New Haven Arms Company, which would later become the Winchester Repeating Arms Company. (Winchester would continue to produce arms in New Haven until 2006, and many of the bu... |
57294fd36aef051400154ca7 | In modern day New Haven who makes up for majority of the demographics in terms of ethnicity? | Italian-American | [
"New_Haven,_Connecticut\n\nThe American Civil War boosted the local economy with wartime purchases of industrial goods, including that of the New Haven Arms Company, which would later become the Winchester Repeating Arms Company. (Winchester would continue to produce arms in New Haven until 2006, and many of the bu... |
57294fd36aef051400154ca8 | The Civil War had many effects after the war, what was the main effect for New Haven? | population grew and doubled | [
"New_Haven,_Connecticut\n\nThe American Civil War boosted the local economy with wartime purchases of industrial goods, including that of the New Haven Arms Company, which would later become the Winchester Repeating Arms Company. (Winchester would continue to produce arms in New Haven until 2006, and many of the bu... |
572755c0f1498d1400e8f66a | What New Haven mayor is responsible for projects that placed the city among the forefront of urban renewal in the U.S. circa 1954? | Richard C. Lee | [
"New_Haven,_Connecticut\n\nIn 1954, then-mayor Richard C. Lee began some of the earliest major urban renewal projects in the United States. Certain sections of downtown New Haven were redeveloped to include museums, new office towers, a hotel, and large shopping complexes. Other parts of the city were affected by t... |
572755c0f1498d1400e8f66b | What major U.S. interstate runs along the Long Wharf section of New Haven? | Interstate 95 | [
"New_Haven,_Connecticut\n\nIn 1954, then-mayor Richard C. Lee began some of the earliest major urban renewal projects in the United States. Certain sections of downtown New Haven were redeveloped to include museums, new office towers, a hotel, and large shopping complexes. Other parts of the city were affected by t... |
572755c0f1498d1400e8f66c | What New Haven thoroughfare runs between Interstate 95, downtown, and the neighborhood known as The Hill? | The Oak Street Connector | [
"New_Haven,_Connecticut\n\nIn 1954, then-mayor Richard C. Lee began some of the earliest major urban renewal projects in the United States. Certain sections of downtown New Haven were redeveloped to include museums, new office towers, a hotel, and large shopping complexes. Other parts of the city were affected by t... |
572755c0f1498d1400e8f66d | What area of New Haven was Route 34 originally intended to service? | the city's western suburbs | [
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572755c0f1498d1400e8f66e | What did the western portion of Route 34 ultimately become? | a boulevard | [
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572959cb6aef051400154d3e | What was the name of the mayor that lead the urban development project in New Haven 1954? | Richard C. Lee | [
"New_Haven,_Connecticut\n\nIn 1954, then-mayor Richard C. Lee began some of the earliest major urban renewal projects in the United States. Certain sections of downtown New Haven were redeveloped to include museums, new office towers, a hotel, and large shopping complexes. Other parts of the city were affected by t... |
572959cb6aef051400154d3f | What was of the major urban development that affected several New Haven neighborhood? | construction of Interstate 95 | [
"New_Haven,_Connecticut\n\nIn 1954, then-mayor Richard C. Lee began some of the earliest major urban renewal projects in the United States. Certain sections of downtown New Haven were redeveloped to include museums, new office towers, a hotel, and large shopping complexes. Other parts of the city were affected by t... |
572959cb6aef051400154d40 | During this redevelopment process what happen to the West part of Route 34? | becoming a boulevard | [
"New_Haven,_Connecticut\n\nIn 1954, then-mayor Richard C. Lee began some of the earliest major urban renewal projects in the United States. Certain sections of downtown New Haven were redeveloped to include museums, new office towers, a hotel, and large shopping complexes. Other parts of the city were affected by t... |
57275811dd62a815002e9b66 | In approximately what year did revitalization most recently begin to occur in downtown New Haven? | 2000 | [
"New_Haven,_Connecticut\n\nSince approximately 2000, many parts of downtown New Haven have been revitalized, with new restaurants, nightlife, and small retail stores. In particular, the area surrounding the New Haven Green has experienced an influx of apartments and condominiums. In recent years, downtown retail op... |
57275811dd62a815002e9b67 | What specific area of downtown New Haven enjoyed a notable increase in apartments in condominiums at the beginning of the current century? | the area surrounding the New Haven Green | [
"New_Haven,_Connecticut\n\nSince approximately 2000, many parts of downtown New Haven have been revitalized, with new restaurants, nightlife, and small retail stores. In particular, the area surrounding the New Haven Green has experienced an influx of apartments and condominiums. In recent years, downtown retail op... |
57275811dd62a815002e9b68 | What specific service sector has substantially increased in downtown New Haven in recent years? | retail | [
"New_Haven,_Connecticut\n\nSince approximately 2000, many parts of downtown New Haven have been revitalized, with new restaurants, nightlife, and small retail stores. In particular, the area surrounding the New Haven Green has experienced an influx of apartments and condominiums. In recent years, downtown retail op... |
57275811dd62a815002e9b69 | In addition to Stop & Shop, what new supermarket is located one block from the Green and is poised to serve the growing downtown population? | Elm City Market | [
"New_Haven,_Connecticut\n\nSince approximately 2000, many parts of downtown New Haven have been revitalized, with new restaurants, nightlife, and small retail stores. In particular, the area surrounding the New Haven Green has experienced an influx of apartments and condominiums. In recent years, downtown retail op... |
57295be46aef051400154d68 | In the 21st Century what has happen to most of Downtown New Haven in terms of retail? | the opening of new stores | [
"New_Haven,_Connecticut\n\nSince approximately 2000, many parts of downtown New Haven have been revitalized, with new restaurants, nightlife, and small retail stores. In particular, the area surrounding the New Haven Green has experienced an influx of apartments and condominiums. In recent years, downtown retail op... |
57295be46aef051400154d69 | How has the media perceive most of these changes to the Downtown area? | positive press from various periodicals. | [
"New_Haven,_Connecticut\n\nSince approximately 2000, many parts of downtown New Haven have been revitalized, with new restaurants, nightlife, and small retail stores. In particular, the area surrounding the New Haven Green has experienced an influx of apartments and condominiums. In recent years, downtown retail op... |
57295be46aef051400154d6a | What has happen in New Haven Green during the 2000s? | experienced an influx of apartments | [
"New_Haven,_Connecticut\n\nSince approximately 2000, many parts of downtown New Haven have been revitalized, with new restaurants, nightlife, and small retail stores. In particular, the area surrounding the New Haven Green has experienced an influx of apartments and condominiums. In recent years, downtown retail op... |
57295be46aef051400154d6b | Including to the growth, what market chain have expanded nearby Downtown New Haven? | Stop & Shop | [
"New_Haven,_Connecticut\n\nSince approximately 2000, many parts of downtown New Haven have been revitalized, with new restaurants, nightlife, and small retail stores. In particular, the area surrounding the New Haven Green has experienced an influx of apartments and condominiums. In recent years, downtown retail op... |
572759bddd62a815002e9b8c | What multi-use project in New Haven is the largest residential building in Connecticut? | 360 State Street | [
"New_Haven,_Connecticut\n\nMajor projects include the current construction of a new campus for Gateway Community College downtown, and also a 32-story, 500-unit apartment/retail building called 360 State Street. The 360 State Street project is now occupied and is the largest residential building in Connecticut. A n... |
572759bddd62a815002e9b8d | What park is anticipated to extend to downtown New Haven? | Farmington Canal Trail | [
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572759bddd62a815002e9b8e | For what area are a new boathouse and dock being planned? | New Haven Harbor | [
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572759bddd62a815002e9b8f | What is the city landmark demolished in 2007 that the city ultimately wish to redevelop? | New Haven Coliseum | [
"New_Haven,_Connecticut\n\nMajor projects include the current construction of a new campus for Gateway Community College downtown, and also a 32-story, 500-unit apartment/retail building called 360 State Street. The 360 State Street project is now occupied and is the largest residential building in Connecticut. A n... |
57295e513f37b319004782bb | What is the name of building project is taking place in Gateway Community College downtown? | 360 State Street. | [
"New_Haven,_Connecticut\n\nMajor projects include the current construction of a new campus for Gateway Community College downtown, and also a 32-story, 500-unit apartment/retail building called 360 State Street. The 360 State Street project is now occupied and is the largest residential building in Connecticut. A n... |
57295e513f37b319004782bc | The New Haven Harbor is receiving what kind of adjustment? | dock is planned | [
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57295e513f37b319004782bd | The city of New Haven wants to redevelop/build what sort of structure? | New Haven Coliseum | [
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57295e513f37b319004782be | In terms of infrastructure, what is being develop in the downtown area? | linear park Farmington Canal Trail | [
"New_Haven,_Connecticut\n\nMajor projects include the current construction of a new campus for Gateway Community College downtown, and also a 32-story, 500-unit apartment/retail building called 360 State Street. The 360 State Street project is now occupied and is the largest residential building in Connecticut. A n... |
57295e513f37b319004782bf | What type of bridge is replacing the old Q Bridge? | an extradosed bridge | [
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572760715951b619008f88f3 | In what year did the U.S. Supreme Court entertain a lawsuit filed by 18 New Haven firefighters against the city of New Haven? | 2009 | [
"New_Haven,_Connecticut\n\nIn April 2009, the United States Supreme Court agreed to hear a suit over reverse discrimination brought by 18 white firefighters against the city. The suit involved the 2003 promotion test for the New Haven Fire Department. After the tests were scored, no black firefighters scored high e... |
572760715951b619008f88f4 | What was the distinguishing issue of the lawsuit over which 18 white firefighters in New Haven sought relief from the U.S. Supreme Court? | reverse discrimination | [
"New_Haven,_Connecticut\n\nIn April 2009, the United States Supreme Court agreed to hear a suit over reverse discrimination brought by 18 white firefighters against the city. The suit involved the 2003 promotion test for the New Haven Fire Department. After the tests were scored, no black firefighters scored high e... |
572760715951b619008f88f5 | What was the name of the case in which the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the city of New Haven had violated the Civil Rights Act of 1964 by denying any firefighter a promotion? | Ricci v. DeStefano | [
"New_Haven,_Connecticut\n\nIn April 2009, the United States Supreme Court agreed to hear a suit over reverse discrimination brought by 18 white firefighters against the city. The suit involved the 2003 promotion test for the New Haven Fire Department. After the tests were scored, no black firefighters scored high e... |
572760715951b619008f88f6 | In what year did low scores of black firefighters on a promotion test issued by the New Haven Fire Department ultimately halt promotions for all firefighters of any race in the city? | 2003 | [
"New_Haven,_Connecticut\n\nIn April 2009, the United States Supreme Court agreed to hear a suit over reverse discrimination brought by 18 white firefighters against the city. The suit involved the 2003 promotion test for the New Haven Fire Department. After the tests were scored, no black firefighters scored high e... |
572760715951b619008f88f7 | How many of the 18 white firefighters received promotions via district court order to the city of New Haven following the U.S. Supreme Court ruling in favor of the petitioning firefighters? | 14 | [
"New_Haven,_Connecticut\n\nIn April 2009, the United States Supreme Court agreed to hear a suit over reverse discrimination brought by 18 white firefighters against the city. The suit involved the 2003 promotion test for the New Haven Fire Department. After the tests were scored, no black firefighters scored high e... |
5729606d1d0469140077934b | What was the decision from the 2009 Supreme Court Case? | to ignore the test results | [
"New_Haven,_Connecticut\n\nIn April 2009, the United States Supreme Court agreed to hear a suit over reverse discrimination brought by 18 white firefighters against the city. The suit involved the 2003 promotion test for the New Haven Fire Department. After the tests were scored, no black firefighters scored high e... |
5729606d1d0469140077934c | The Court case was involve between which two parties? | firefighters against the city | [
"New_Haven,_Connecticut\n\nIn April 2009, the United States Supreme Court agreed to hear a suit over reverse discrimination brought by 18 white firefighters against the city. The suit involved the 2003 promotion test for the New Haven Fire Department. After the tests were scored, no black firefighters scored high e... |
5729606d1d0469140077934d | What did the city do after the fail test scores for promotions? | no one would be promoted | [
"New_Haven,_Connecticut\n\nIn April 2009, the United States Supreme Court agreed to hear a suit over reverse discrimination brought by 18 white firefighters against the city. The suit involved the 2003 promotion test for the New Haven Fire Department. After the tests were scored, no black firefighters scored high e... |
5729606d1d0469140077934e | Out of how many of the white fireman got a promotion afterwards? | 14 of the white firefighters | [
"New_Haven,_Connecticut\n\nIn April 2009, the United States Supreme Court agreed to hear a suit over reverse discrimination brought by 18 white firefighters against the city. The suit involved the 2003 promotion test for the New Haven Fire Department. After the tests were scored, no black firefighters scored high e... |
572767f2dd62a815002e9c4e | Funding was awarded to Connecticut in 2010 and 2011 to build what line with a southern terminus in New Haven? | Hartford Line | [
"New_Haven,_Connecticut\n\nIn 2010 and 2011, state and federal funds were awarded to Connecticut (and Massachusetts) to construct the Hartford Line, with a southern terminus at New Haven's Union Station and a northern terminus at Springfield's Union Station. According to the White House, \"This corridor [currently]... |
572767f2dd62a815002e9c4f | At what terminal in New Haven was the Hartford Line slated to originate? | Union Station | [
"New_Haven,_Connecticut\n\nIn 2010 and 2011, state and federal funds were awarded to Connecticut (and Massachusetts) to construct the Hartford Line, with a southern terminus at New Haven's Union Station and a northern terminus at Springfield's Union Station. According to the White House, \"This corridor [currently]... |
572767f2dd62a815002e9c50 | What location provided the northern terminus for the Hartford Line? | Springfield's Union Station | [
"New_Haven,_Connecticut\n\nIn 2010 and 2011, state and federal funds were awarded to Connecticut (and Massachusetts) to construct the Hartford Line, with a southern terminus at New Haven's Union Station and a northern terminus at Springfield's Union Station. According to the White House, \"This corridor [currently]... |
572767f2dd62a815002e9c51 | What is the name of the corridor in western Massachusetts by which federal authorities sought to improve trip times and the amount of the population served in both New Haven and Springfield? | Knowledge Corridor | [
"New_Haven,_Connecticut\n\nIn 2010 and 2011, state and federal funds were awarded to Connecticut (and Massachusetts) to construct the Hartford Line, with a southern terminus at New Haven's Union Station and a northern terminus at Springfield's Union Station. According to the White House, \"This corridor [currently]... |
572767f2dd62a815002e9c52 | In what year was the "Knowledge corridor high speed intercity passenger rail" slated for construction? | 2013 | [
"New_Haven,_Connecticut\n\nIn 2010 and 2011, state and federal funds were awarded to Connecticut (and Massachusetts) to construct the Hartford Line, with a southern terminus at New Haven's Union Station and a northern terminus at Springfield's Union Station. According to the White House, \"This corridor [currently]... |
572962873f37b319004782eb | What is the name of the train line that connects Connecticut and Massachusetts together? | Hartford Line | [
"New_Haven,_Connecticut\n\nIn 2010 and 2011, state and federal funds were awarded to Connecticut (and Massachusetts) to construct the Hartford Line, with a southern terminus at New Haven's Union Station and a northern terminus at Springfield's Union Station. According to the White House, \"This corridor [currently]... |
572962873f37b319004782ec | Where is the starting point of the terminus line in New Haven? | New Haven's Union Station | [
"New_Haven,_Connecticut\n\nIn 2010 and 2011, state and federal funds were awarded to Connecticut (and Massachusetts) to construct the Hartford Line, with a southern terminus at New Haven's Union Station and a northern terminus at Springfield's Union Station. According to the White House, \"This corridor [currently]... |
572962873f37b319004782ed | The purpose of the train line is to connect Connecticut and Massachusetts to what state north? | Vermont | [
"New_Haven,_Connecticut\n\nIn 2010 and 2011, state and federal funds were awarded to Connecticut (and Massachusetts) to construct the Hartford Line, with a southern terminus at New Haven's Union Station and a northern terminus at Springfield's Union Station. According to the White House, \"This corridor [currently]... |
572962873f37b319004782ee | When does the Knowledge Corridor line begins it's construction? | in 2013 | [
"New_Haven,_Connecticut\n\nIn 2010 and 2011, state and federal funds were awarded to Connecticut (and Massachusetts) to construct the Hartford Line, with a southern terminus at New Haven's Union Station and a northern terminus at Springfield's Union Station. According to the White House, \"This corridor [currently]... |
572962873f37b319004782ef | Generally how fast are these trains? | 180 km/h | [
"New_Haven,_Connecticut\n\nIn 2010 and 2011, state and federal funds were awarded to Connecticut (and Massachusetts) to construct the Hartford Line, with a southern terminus at New Haven's Union Station and a northern terminus at Springfield's Union Station. According to the White House, \"This corridor [currently]... |
57276cfdf1498d1400e8f7cc | In addition to the New Haven Harbor, what additional natural element is a prominent geographic feature of the area, flanking the northeast and northwest boundaries? | basalt trap rock ridges | [
"New_Haven,_Connecticut\n\nNew Haven's best-known geographic features are its large deep harbor, and two reddish basalt trap rock ridges which rise to the northeast and northwest of the city core. These trap rocks are known respectively as East Rock and West Rock, and both serve as extensive parks. West Rock has be... |
57276cfdf1498d1400e8f7cd | Which trap rock ridge was altered to accommodate the east-west portion of the Wilbur Park Crossway? | West Rock | [
"New_Haven,_Connecticut\n\nNew Haven's best-known geographic features are its large deep harbor, and two reddish basalt trap rock ridges which rise to the northeast and northwest of the city core. These trap rocks are known respectively as East Rock and West Rock, and both serve as extensive parks. West Rock has be... |
57276cfdf1498d1400e8f7ce | What was the name of the group that once utilized West Rock as a hideout, known colloquially as "The Three Judges?" | "Regicides" | [
"New_Haven,_Connecticut\n\nNew Haven's best-known geographic features are its large deep harbor, and two reddish basalt trap rock ridges which rise to the northeast and northwest of the city core. These trap rocks are known respectively as East Rock and West Rock, and both serve as extensive parks. West Rock has be... |
57276cfdf1498d1400e8f7cf | What is the name of the war monument located at the peak of East Rock? | Soldiers and Sailors | [
"New_Haven,_Connecticut\n\nNew Haven's best-known geographic features are its large deep harbor, and two reddish basalt trap rock ridges which rise to the northeast and northwest of the city core. These trap rocks are known respectively as East Rock and West Rock, and both serve as extensive parks. West Rock has be... |
57276cfdf1498d1400e8f7d0 | What is the name for the popular feature that ascends the cliffside of East Rock? | "Great/Giant Steps" | [
"New_Haven,_Connecticut\n\nNew Haven's best-known geographic features are its large deep harbor, and two reddish basalt trap rock ridges which rise to the northeast and northwest of the city core. These trap rocks are known respectively as East Rock and West Rock, and both serve as extensive parks. West Rock has be... |
572963dcaf94a219006aa36b | What is New Haven best known for in terms of the main landmark and structure? | large deep harbor | [
"New_Haven,_Connecticut\n\nNew Haven's best-known geographic features are its large deep harbor, and two reddish basalt trap rock ridges which rise to the northeast and northwest of the city core. These trap rocks are known respectively as East Rock and West Rock, and both serve as extensive parks. West Rock has be... |
572963dcaf94a219006aa36c | In terms of economy and geographic landscape what is the used for the two trop rocks ridges north nearby the city? | as extensive parks | [
"New_Haven,_Connecticut\n\nNew Haven's best-known geographic features are its large deep harbor, and two reddish basalt trap rock ridges which rise to the northeast and northwest of the city core. These trap rocks are known respectively as East Rock and West Rock, and both serve as extensive parks. West Rock has be... |
572963dcaf94a219006aa36d | The West Rock is also used for what sort of infrastructure? | highway tunnel | [
"New_Haven,_Connecticut\n\nNew Haven's best-known geographic features are its large deep harbor, and two reddish basalt trap rock ridges which rise to the northeast and northwest of the city core. These trap rocks are known respectively as East Rock and West Rock, and both serve as extensive parks. West Rock has be... |
572963dcaf94a219006aa36e | What does the Eastern Rocks offer as a park on the other hand? | war monument | [
"New_Haven,_Connecticut\n\nNew Haven's best-known geographic features are its large deep harbor, and two reddish basalt trap rock ridges which rise to the northeast and northwest of the city core. These trap rocks are known respectively as East Rock and West Rock, and both serve as extensive parks. West Rock has be... |
57276f39f1498d1400e8f808 | By how many rivers is the city of New Haven drained? | three | [
"New_Haven,_Connecticut\n\nThe city is drained by three rivers; the West, Mill, and Quinnipiac, named in order from west to east. The West River discharges into West Haven Harbor, while the Mill and Quinnipiac rivers discharge into New Haven Harbor. Both harbors are embayments of Long Island Sound. In addition, sev... |
57276f39f1498d1400e8f809 | Which New Haven river releases into West Haven Harbor? | West River | [
"New_Haven,_Connecticut\n\nThe city is drained by three rivers; the West, Mill, and Quinnipiac, named in order from west to east. The West River discharges into West Haven Harbor, while the Mill and Quinnipiac rivers discharge into New Haven Harbor. Both harbors are embayments of Long Island Sound. In addition, sev... |
57276f39f1498d1400e8f80a | Into what local body of water do the Mill and Quinnipiac rivers discharge? | New Haven Harbor | [
"New_Haven,_Connecticut\n\nThe city is drained by three rivers; the West, Mill, and Quinnipiac, named in order from west to east. The West River discharges into West Haven Harbor, while the Mill and Quinnipiac rivers discharge into New Haven Harbor. Both harbors are embayments of Long Island Sound. In addition, sev... |
57276f39f1498d1400e8f80b | Into what larger waterway do the West Haven Harbor and New Haven Harbor recess as embayments? | Long Island Sound | [
"New_Haven,_Connecticut\n\nThe city is drained by three rivers; the West, Mill, and Quinnipiac, named in order from west to east. The West River discharges into West Haven Harbor, while the Mill and Quinnipiac rivers discharge into New Haven Harbor. Both harbors are embayments of Long Island Sound. In addition, sev... |
5729662c6aef051400154e08 | What is the name of the western river in the city of New Haven? | the West | [
"New_Haven,_Connecticut\n\nThe city is drained by three rivers; the West, Mill, and Quinnipiac, named in order from west to east. The West River discharges into West Haven Harbor, while the Mill and Quinnipiac rivers discharge into New Haven Harbor. Both harbors are embayments of Long Island Sound. In addition, sev... |
5729662c6aef051400154e09 | The eastern river bears the name of the Native American Tribes that once live in New Haven, what is the name? | Quinnipiac | [
"New_Haven,_Connecticut\n\nThe city is drained by three rivers; the West, Mill, and Quinnipiac, named in order from west to east. The West River discharges into West Haven Harbor, while the Mill and Quinnipiac rivers discharge into New Haven Harbor. Both harbors are embayments of Long Island Sound. In addition, sev... |
5729662c6aef051400154e0a | The two eastern rivers meets in which of New Haven Harbor? | New Haven Harbor | [
"New_Haven,_Connecticut\n\nThe city is drained by three rivers; the West, Mill, and Quinnipiac, named in order from west to east. The West River discharges into West Haven Harbor, while the Mill and Quinnipiac rivers discharge into New Haven Harbor. Both harbors are embayments of Long Island Sound. In addition, sev... |
5729662c6aef051400154e0b | These two harbors are part of what estuary? | Long Island Sound. | [
"New_Haven,_Connecticut\n\nThe city is drained by three rivers; the West, Mill, and Quinnipiac, named in order from west to east. The West River discharges into West Haven Harbor, while the Mill and Quinnipiac rivers discharge into New Haven Harbor. Both harbors are embayments of Long Island Sound. In addition, sev... |
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