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5727b5bb4b864d1900163b03 | The decline of what industry has hurt Detroit? | auto | [
"Detroit\n\nDue to industrial restructuring and loss of jobs in the auto industry, Detroit lost considerable population from the late 20th century to present. Between 2000 and 2010 the city's population fell by 25 percent, changing its ranking from the nation's 10th-largest city to 18th. In 2010, the city had a pop... |
5727b5bb4b864d1900163b04 | What industry has Detroit tried to revitalize in recent years? | entertainment | [
"Detroit\n\nDue to industrial restructuring and loss of jobs in the auto industry, Detroit lost considerable population from the late 20th century to present. Between 2000 and 2010 the city's population fell by 25 percent, changing its ranking from the nation's 10th-largest city to 18th. In 2010, the city had a pop... |
5727b5bb4b864d1900163b05 | What is one of the problems that currently effects property values in Detroit? | abandonment of properties | [
"Detroit\n\nDue to industrial restructuring and loss of jobs in the auto industry, Detroit lost considerable population from the late 20th century to present. Between 2000 and 2010 the city's population fell by 25 percent, changing its ranking from the nation's 10th-largest city to 18th. In 2010, the city had a pop... |
5727b68d2ca10214002d9492 | Who is the Governor in Michigan? | Rick Snyder | [
"Detroit\n\nThe Governor of Michigan, Rick Snyder, declared a financial emergency for the city in March 2013, appointing an emergency manager. On July 18, 2013, Detroit filed the largest municipal bankruptcy case in U.S. history. It was declared bankrupt by Judge Steven W. Rhodes of the Bankruptcy Court for the Eas... |
5727b68d2ca10214002d9493 | On which date did Detroit file bankruptcy? | July 18, 2013 | [
"Detroit\n\nThe Governor of Michigan, Rick Snyder, declared a financial emergency for the city in March 2013, appointing an emergency manager. On July 18, 2013, Detroit filed the largest municipal bankruptcy case in U.S. history. It was declared bankrupt by Judge Steven W. Rhodes of the Bankruptcy Court for the Eas... |
5727b68d2ca10214002d9494 | How much debt did Detroit have when they declared bankruptcy? | $18.5 billion | [
"Detroit\n\nThe Governor of Michigan, Rick Snyder, declared a financial emergency for the city in March 2013, appointing an emergency manager. On July 18, 2013, Detroit filed the largest municipal bankruptcy case in U.S. history. It was declared bankrupt by Judge Steven W. Rhodes of the Bankruptcy Court for the Eas... |
5727b68d2ca10214002d9495 | On which date was Detroit's bankruptcy plan approved? | November 7, 2014 | [
"Detroit\n\nThe Governor of Michigan, Rick Snyder, declared a financial emergency for the city in March 2013, appointing an emergency manager. On July 18, 2013, Detroit filed the largest municipal bankruptcy case in U.S. history. It was declared bankrupt by Judge Steven W. Rhodes of the Bankruptcy Court for the Eas... |
5727b68d2ca10214002d9496 | What type of bankruptcy did Detroit go through? | Chapter 9 | [
"Detroit\n\nThe Governor of Michigan, Rick Snyder, declared a financial emergency for the city in March 2013, appointing an emergency manager. On July 18, 2013, Detroit filed the largest municipal bankruptcy case in U.S. history. It was declared bankrupt by Judge Steven W. Rhodes of the Bankruptcy Court for the Eas... |
5727b78d4b864d1900163b34 | What was Detroit's population in 1773? | 1,400 | [
"Detroit\n\nOn the shores of the strait, in 1701, the French officer Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac, along with fifty-one French people and French Canadians, founded a settlement called Fort Pontchartrain du Détroit, naming it after Louis Phélypeaux, comte de Pontchartrain, Minister of Marine under Louis XIV. France ... |
5727b78d4b864d1900163b35 | What was Detroit's population in 1778? | 2,144 | [
"Detroit\n\nOn the shores of the strait, in 1701, the French officer Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac, along with fifty-one French people and French Canadians, founded a settlement called Fort Pontchartrain du Détroit, naming it after Louis Phélypeaux, comte de Pontchartrain, Minister of Marine under Louis XIV. France ... |
5727b78d4b864d1900163b36 | What was Detroit's population in 1765? | 800 | [
"Detroit\n\nOn the shores of the strait, in 1701, the French officer Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac, along with fifty-one French people and French Canadians, founded a settlement called Fort Pontchartrain du Détroit, naming it after Louis Phélypeaux, comte de Pontchartrain, Minister of Marine under Louis XIV. France ... |
5727b78d4b864d1900163b37 | Who was the French Minister of Marine in 1701? | Louis Phélypeaux, comte de Pontchartrain | [
"Detroit\n\nOn the shores of the strait, in 1701, the French officer Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac, along with fifty-one French people and French Canadians, founded a settlement called Fort Pontchartrain du Détroit, naming it after Louis Phélypeaux, comte de Pontchartrain, Minister of Marine under Louis XIV. France ... |
5727b78d4b864d1900163b38 | Which French officer led the 1701 expedition? | Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac | [
"Detroit\n\nOn the shores of the strait, in 1701, the French officer Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac, along with fifty-one French people and French Canadians, founded a settlement called Fort Pontchartrain du Détroit, naming it after Louis Phélypeaux, comte de Pontchartrain, Minister of Marine under Louis XIV. France ... |
5727b8684b864d1900163b62 | What trade was instrumental to the growth of this region? | fur | [
"Detroit\n\nThe region grew based on the lucrative fur trade, in which numerous Native American people had important roles. Detroit's city flag reflects its French colonial heritage. (See Flag of Detroit). Descendants of the earliest French and French Canadian settlers formed a cohesive community who gradually were... |
5727b8684b864d1900163b63 | What is the name of the French Canadians in Detroit? | Muskrat French | [
"Detroit\n\nThe region grew based on the lucrative fur trade, in which numerous Native American people had important roles. Detroit's city flag reflects its French colonial heritage. (See Flag of Detroit). Descendants of the earliest French and French Canadian settlers formed a cohesive community who gradually were... |
5727b8684b864d1900163b64 | By which group were the original French and French Canadians replaced? | Anglo-American settlers | [
"Detroit\n\nThe region grew based on the lucrative fur trade, in which numerous Native American people had important roles. Detroit's city flag reflects its French colonial heritage. (See Flag of Detroit). Descendants of the earliest French and French Canadian settlers formed a cohesive community who gradually were... |
5727b94dff5b5019007d9376 | In which War was Detroit captured by the British? | War of 1812 | [
"Detroit\n\nFrom 1805 to 1847, Detroit was the capital of Michigan (first the territory, then the state). Detroit surrendered without a fight to British troops during the War of 1812 in the Siege of Detroit. The Battle of Frenchtown (January 18–23, 1813) was part of a United States effort to retake the city, and Am... |
5727b94dff5b5019007d9377 | In which battle did American troops suffer the highest casualties? | Battle of Frenchtown | [
"Detroit\n\nFrom 1805 to 1847, Detroit was the capital of Michigan (first the territory, then the state). Detroit surrendered without a fight to British troops during the War of 1812 in the Siege of Detroit. The Battle of Frenchtown (January 18–23, 1813) was part of a United States effort to retake the city, and Am... |
5727b94dff5b5019007d9378 | In which year was Detroit recaptured? | 1813 | [
"Detroit\n\nFrom 1805 to 1847, Detroit was the capital of Michigan (first the territory, then the state). Detroit surrendered without a fight to British troops during the War of 1812 in the Siege of Detroit. The Battle of Frenchtown (January 18–23, 1813) was part of a United States effort to retake the city, and Am... |
5727b94dff5b5019007d9379 | In which county is the park commemorating the Battle of Frenchtown? | Monroe County | [
"Detroit\n\nFrom 1805 to 1847, Detroit was the capital of Michigan (first the territory, then the state). Detroit surrendered without a fight to British troops during the War of 1812 in the Siege of Detroit. The Battle of Frenchtown (January 18–23, 1813) was part of a United States effort to retake the city, and Am... |
5727ba3c2ca10214002d94cc | What year was the Battle of Gettysburg? | 1863 | [
"Detroit\n\nNumerous men from Detroit volunteered to fight for the Union during the American Civil War, including the 24th Michigan Infantry Regiment (part of the legendary Iron Brigade), which fought with distinction and suffered 82% casualties at the Battle of Gettysburg in 1863. When the First Volunteer Infantry... |
5727ba3c2ca10214002d94cd | Who led the Wolverine Brigade? | George Armstrong Custer | [
"Detroit\n\nNumerous men from Detroit volunteered to fight for the Union during the American Civil War, including the 24th Michigan Infantry Regiment (part of the legendary Iron Brigade), which fought with distinction and suffered 82% casualties at the Battle of Gettysburg in 1863. When the First Volunteer Infantry... |
5727ba3c2ca10214002d94ce | What Brigade was the 24th Michigan Infantry Regiment a part of? | Iron Brigade | [
"Detroit\n\nNumerous men from Detroit volunteered to fight for the Union during the American Civil War, including the 24th Michigan Infantry Regiment (part of the legendary Iron Brigade), which fought with distinction and suffered 82% casualties at the Battle of Gettysburg in 1863. When the First Volunteer Infantry... |
5727ba3c2ca10214002d94cf | How many casualties did the 24th Michigan Infantry Regiment have in Gettysburg? | 82% | [
"Detroit\n\nNumerous men from Detroit volunteered to fight for the Union during the American Civil War, including the 24th Michigan Infantry Regiment (part of the legendary Iron Brigade), which fought with distinction and suffered 82% casualties at the Battle of Gettysburg in 1863. When the First Volunteer Infantry... |
5727bb374b864d1900163bcc | What was a nickname for Detroit in the late 19th century? | Paris of the West | [
"Detroit\n\nDuring the late 19th century, several Gilded Age mansions reflecting the wealth of industry and shipping magnates were built east and west of the current downtown, along the major avenues of the Woodward plan. Most notable among them was the David Whitney House located at 4421 Woodward Avenue, which bec... |
5727bb374b864d1900163bcd | On which waterway is Detroit located? | Great Lakes | [
"Detroit\n\nDuring the late 19th century, several Gilded Age mansions reflecting the wealth of industry and shipping magnates were built east and west of the current downtown, along the major avenues of the Woodward plan. Most notable among them was the David Whitney House located at 4421 Woodward Avenue, which bec... |
5727bb374b864d1900163bce | What is the most famous mansion in Detroit? | David Whitney House | [
"Detroit\n\nDuring the late 19th century, several Gilded Age mansions reflecting the wealth of industry and shipping magnates were built east and west of the current downtown, along the major avenues of the Woodward plan. Most notable among them was the David Whitney House located at 4421 Woodward Avenue, which bec... |
5727bb374b864d1900163bcf | Which street became known for it's mansions? | Woodward Avenue | [
"Detroit\n\nDuring the late 19th century, several Gilded Age mansions reflecting the wealth of industry and shipping magnates were built east and west of the current downtown, along the major avenues of the Woodward plan. Most notable among them was the David Whitney House located at 4421 Woodward Avenue, which bec... |
5727bb374b864d1900163bd0 | Who electrified Detroit? | Thomas Edison | [
"Detroit\n\nDuring the late 19th century, several Gilded Age mansions reflecting the wealth of industry and shipping magnates were built east and west of the current downtown, along the major avenues of the Woodward plan. Most notable among them was the David Whitney House located at 4421 Woodward Avenue, which bec... |
5727bc0aff5b5019007d93c2 | Who was the labor leader of the Teamsters? | Jimmy Hoffa | [
"Detroit\n\nWith the rapid growth of industrial workers in the auto factories, labor unions such as the American Federation of Labor and the United Auto Workers fought to organize workers to gain them better working conditions and wages. They initiated strikes and other tactics in support of improvements such as th... |
5727bc0aff5b5019007d93c3 | Who was the labor leader of the Autoworkers? | Walter Reuther | [
"Detroit\n\nWith the rapid growth of industrial workers in the auto factories, labor unions such as the American Federation of Labor and the United Auto Workers fought to organize workers to gain them better working conditions and wages. They initiated strikes and other tactics in support of improvements such as th... |
5727bc0aff5b5019007d93c4 | How many hours did the unions push for as a maximum for a work day? | 8 | [
"Detroit\n\nWith the rapid growth of industrial workers in the auto factories, labor unions such as the American Federation of Labor and the United Auto Workers fought to organize workers to gain them better working conditions and wages. They initiated strikes and other tactics in support of improvements such as th... |
5727bc0aff5b5019007d93c5 | How many hours did the Unions want the work week to be limited to? | 40 | [
"Detroit\n\nWith the rapid growth of industrial workers in the auto factories, labor unions such as the American Federation of Labor and the United Auto Workers fought to organize workers to gain them better working conditions and wages. They initiated strikes and other tactics in support of improvements such as th... |
5727bd0e2ca10214002d9514 | What was the name of a vigilante group in Detroit? | The Black Legion | [
"Detroit\n\nDetroit, like many places in the United States, developed racial conflict and discrimination in the 20th century following rapid demographic changes as hundreds of thousands of new workers were attracted to the industrial city; in a short period it became the 4th-largest city in the nation. The Great Mi... |
5727bd0e2ca10214002d9515 | How many people of The Black Legion were convicted of crimes? | 49 | [
"Detroit\n\nDetroit, like many places in the United States, developed racial conflict and discrimination in the 20th century following rapid demographic changes as hundreds of thousands of new workers were attracted to the industrial city; in a short period it became the 4th-largest city in the nation. The Great Mi... |
5727bd0e2ca10214002d9516 | By which decade had the KKK become very active in Detroit? | 1920s | [
"Detroit\n\nDetroit, like many places in the United States, developed racial conflict and discrimination in the 20th century following rapid demographic changes as hundreds of thousands of new workers were attracted to the industrial city; in a short period it became the 4th-largest city in the nation. The Great Mi... |
5727bd0e2ca10214002d9517 | What is the name of the movement of rural blacks in the early 20th century called? | The Great Migration | [
"Detroit\n\nDetroit, like many places in the United States, developed racial conflict and discrimination in the 20th century following rapid demographic changes as hundreds of thousands of new workers were attracted to the industrial city; in a short period it became the 4th-largest city in the nation. The Great Mi... |
5727bdea3acd2414000deb27 | How many people were killed in the race riot of 1943? | 34 | [
"Detroit\n\nJobs expanded so rapidly that 400,000 people were attracted to the city from 1941 to 1943, including 50,000 blacks in the second wave of the Great Migration, and 350,000 whites, many of them from the South. Some European immigrants and their descendants feared black competition for jobs and housing. The... |
5727bdea3acd2414000deb28 | How many people came to Detroit between 1941 and 1943? | 400,000 | [
"Detroit\n\nJobs expanded so rapidly that 400,000 people were attracted to the city from 1941 to 1943, including 50,000 blacks in the second wave of the Great Migration, and 350,000 whites, many of them from the South. Some European immigrants and their descendants feared black competition for jobs and housing. The... |
5727bdea3acd2414000deb29 | After which event did the 1943 race riot happen? | Packard plant protest | [
"Detroit\n\nJobs expanded so rapidly that 400,000 people were attracted to the city from 1941 to 1943, including 50,000 blacks in the second wave of the Great Migration, and 350,000 whites, many of them from the South. Some European immigrants and their descendants feared black competition for jobs and housing. The... |
5727bdea3acd2414000deb2a | What care company promoted black workers to work alongside white workers? | Packard | [
"Detroit\n\nJobs expanded so rapidly that 400,000 people were attracted to the city from 1941 to 1943, including 50,000 blacks in the second wave of the Great Migration, and 350,000 whites, many of them from the South. Some European immigrants and their descendants feared black competition for jobs and housing. The... |
5727beae2ca10214002d9546 | In which year was the last electric streetcar line removed? | 1956 | [
"Detroit\n\nAs in other major American cities in the postwar era, construction of an extensive highway and freeway system around Detroit and pent-up demand for new housing stimulated suburbanization; highways made commuting by car easier. In 1956, Detroit's last heavily used electric streetcar line along the length... |
5727beae2ca10214002d9547 | How many seconds did a streetcar run along Woodward Ave in 1941? | 60 | [
"Detroit\n\nAs in other major American cities in the postwar era, construction of an extensive highway and freeway system around Detroit and pent-up demand for new housing stimulated suburbanization; highways made commuting by car easier. In 1956, Detroit's last heavily used electric streetcar line along the length... |
5727beae2ca10214002d9548 | What made car travel much easier? | highways | [
"Detroit\n\nAs in other major American cities in the postwar era, construction of an extensive highway and freeway system around Detroit and pent-up demand for new housing stimulated suburbanization; highways made commuting by car easier. In 1956, Detroit's last heavily used electric streetcar line along the length... |
5727bf844b864d1900163c66 | In which year did Martin Luther King Jr. give a speech in Detroit? | 1963 | [
"Detroit\n\nIn June 1963, Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. gave a major speech in Detroit that foreshadowed his \"I Have a Dream\" speech in Washington, D.C. two months later. While the African-American Civil Rights Movement gained significant federal civil rights laws in 1964 and 1965, longstanding inequities resulted... |
5727bf844b864d1900163c67 | What is the name of the riot in Detroit in 1967? | Twelfth Street riot | [
"Detroit\n\nIn June 1963, Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. gave a major speech in Detroit that foreshadowed his \"I Have a Dream\" speech in Washington, D.C. two months later. While the African-American Civil Rights Movement gained significant federal civil rights laws in 1964 and 1965, longstanding inequities resulted... |
5727bf844b864d1900163c68 | Who was the Governor of Michigan in 1967? | George W. Romney | [
"Detroit\n\nIn June 1963, Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. gave a major speech in Detroit that foreshadowed his \"I Have a Dream\" speech in Washington, D.C. two months later. While the African-American Civil Rights Movement gained significant federal civil rights laws in 1964 and 1965, longstanding inequities resulted... |
5727bf844b864d1900163c69 | Who was the President of the United States in 1967? | President Johnson | [
"Detroit\n\nIn June 1963, Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. gave a major speech in Detroit that foreshadowed his \"I Have a Dream\" speech in Washington, D.C. two months later. While the African-American Civil Rights Movement gained significant federal civil rights laws in 1964 and 1965, longstanding inequities resulted... |
5727bf844b864d1900163c6a | How many people were killed in the Twelfth Street riots? | 43 | [
"Detroit\n\nIn June 1963, Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. gave a major speech in Detroit that foreshadowed his \"I Have a Dream\" speech in Washington, D.C. two months later. While the African-American Civil Rights Movement gained significant federal civil rights laws in 1964 and 1965, longstanding inequities resulted... |
5727c0464b864d1900163c7e | Who was Governor of Michigan in 1970? | William Milliken | [
"Detroit\n\nOn August 18, 1970, the NAACP filed suit against Michigan state officials, including Governor William Milliken, charging de facto public school segregation. The NAACP argued that although schools were not legally segregated, the city of Detroit and its surrounding counties had enacted policies to mainta... |
5727c0464b864d1900163c7f | What is the court case that ruled that schools were subject to local control? | Milliken v. Bradley | [
"Detroit\n\nOn August 18, 1970, the NAACP filed suit against Michigan state officials, including Governor William Milliken, charging de facto public school segregation. The NAACP argued that although schools were not legally segregated, the city of Detroit and its surrounding counties had enacted policies to mainta... |
5727c0464b864d1900163c80 | In which year did the Supreme Court hear Milliken v. Bradley? | 1974 | [
"Detroit\n\nOn August 18, 1970, the NAACP filed suit against Michigan state officials, including Governor William Milliken, charging de facto public school segregation. The NAACP argued that although schools were not legally segregated, the city of Detroit and its surrounding counties had enacted policies to mainta... |
5727c0fbff5b5019007d947a | What case is cited as a reason for White people leaving Detroit? | Milliken | [
"Detroit\n\n\"Milliken was perhaps the greatest missed opportunity of that period,\" said Myron Orfield, professor of law at the University of Minnesota. \"Had that gone the other way, it would have opened the door to fixing nearly all of Detroit's current problems.\" John Mogk, a professor of law and an expert in ... |
5727c0fbff5b5019007d947b | What school does John Mogk teach at? | Wayne State University | [
"Detroit\n\n\"Milliken was perhaps the greatest missed opportunity of that period,\" said Myron Orfield, professor of law at the University of Minnesota. \"Had that gone the other way, it would have opened the door to fixing nearly all of Detroit's current problems.\" John Mogk, a professor of law and an expert in ... |
5727c0fbff5b5019007d947c | At which school did Myron Orfield teach? | University of Minnesota | [
"Detroit\n\n\"Milliken was perhaps the greatest missed opportunity of that period,\" said Myron Orfield, professor of law at the University of Minnesota. \"Had that gone the other way, it would have opened the door to fixing nearly all of Detroit's current problems.\" John Mogk, a professor of law and an expert in ... |
5727c20e2ca10214002d9584 | Who was the first black mayor of Detroit? | Coleman Young | [
"Detroit\n\nIn November 1973, the city elected Coleman Young as its first black mayor. After taking office, Young emphasized increasing racial diversity in the police department. Young also worked to improve Detroit's transportation system, but tension between Young and his suburban counterparts over regional matte... |
5727c20e2ca10214002d9585 | What did Detroit build after the failure of a larger regional transportation system? | Detroit People Mover | [
"Detroit\n\nIn November 1973, the city elected Coleman Young as its first black mayor. After taking office, Young emphasized increasing racial diversity in the police department. Young also worked to improve Detroit's transportation system, but tension between Young and his suburban counterparts over regional matte... |
5727c20e2ca10214002d9586 | How much did the federal government offer for a rapid transit system? | $600 million | [
"Detroit\n\nIn November 1973, the city elected Coleman Young as its first black mayor. After taking office, Young emphasized increasing racial diversity in the police department. Young also worked to improve Detroit's transportation system, but tension between Young and his suburban counterparts over regional matte... |
5727c20e2ca10214002d9587 | Who did Detroit argue with when trying to plane a regional transit system? | suburban neighbors | [
"Detroit\n\nIn November 1973, the city elected Coleman Young as its first black mayor. After taking office, Young emphasized increasing racial diversity in the police department. Young also worked to improve Detroit's transportation system, but tension between Young and his suburban counterparts over regional matte... |
5727c2c42ca10214002d95a4 | What hurt the Auto industry? | gasoline crises | [
"Detroit\n\nThe gasoline crises of 1973 and 1979 also affected Detroit and the U.S. auto industry. Buyers chose smaller, more fuel-efficient cars made by foreign makers as the price of gas rose. Efforts to revive the city were stymied by the struggles of the auto industry, as their sales and market share declined. ... |
5727c2c42ca10214002d95a5 | What did Detroit use to build it's tax base? | eminent domain | [
"Detroit\n\nThe gasoline crises of 1973 and 1979 also affected Detroit and the U.S. auto industry. Buyers chose smaller, more fuel-efficient cars made by foreign makers as the price of gas rose. Efforts to revive the city were stymied by the struggles of the auto industry, as their sales and market share declined. ... |
5727c2c42ca10214002d95a6 | What was one of the effects of having employers cut jobs and closing plants in Detroit? | eroding the tax base | [
"Detroit\n\nThe gasoline crises of 1973 and 1979 also affected Detroit and the U.S. auto industry. Buyers chose smaller, more fuel-efficient cars made by foreign makers as the price of gas rose. Efforts to revive the city were stymied by the struggles of the auto industry, as their sales and market share declined. ... |
5727c3744b864d1900163cb2 | What group of buildings opened in 1977? | The Renaissance Center | [
"Detroit\n\nAs mayor, Young sought to revive the city by seeking to increase investment in the city's declining downtown. The Renaissance Center, a mixed-use office and retail complex, opened in 1977. This group of skyscrapers was an attempt to keep businesses in downtown. Young also gave city support to other larg... |
5727c3744b864d1900163cb3 | What was Mayor Young criticized for not reducing? | high crime rate | [
"Detroit\n\nAs mayor, Young sought to revive the city by seeking to increase investment in the city's declining downtown. The Renaissance Center, a mixed-use office and retail complex, opened in 1977. This group of skyscrapers was an attempt to keep businesses in downtown. Young also gave city support to other larg... |
5727c3744b864d1900163cb4 | What area did downtown Detroit continue to lose businesses to? | suburbs | [
"Detroit\n\nAs mayor, Young sought to revive the city by seeking to increase investment in the city's declining downtown. The Renaissance Center, a mixed-use office and retail complex, opened in 1977. This group of skyscrapers was an attempt to keep businesses in downtown. Young also gave city support to other larg... |
5727c4424b864d1900163ccc | In which year did Detroit's population peak? | 1950 | [
"Detroit\n\nLong a major population center and site of worldwide automobile manufacturing, Detroit has suffered a long economic decline produced by numerous factors. Like many industrial American cities, Detroit reached its population peak in the 1950 census. The peak population was 1.8 million people. Following su... |
5727c4424b864d1900163ccd | What was the population of Detroit in 1950? | 1.8 million | [
"Detroit\n\nLong a major population center and site of worldwide automobile manufacturing, Detroit has suffered a long economic decline produced by numerous factors. Like many industrial American cities, Detroit reached its population peak in the 1950 census. The peak population was 1.8 million people. Following su... |
5727c4424b864d1900163cce | By how much in percent has the population of Detroit declined since 1950? | 40 | [
"Detroit\n\nLong a major population center and site of worldwide automobile manufacturing, Detroit has suffered a long economic decline produced by numerous factors. Like many industrial American cities, Detroit reached its population peak in the 1950 census. The peak population was 1.8 million people. Following su... |
5727c4424b864d1900163ccf | What was the population of Detroit in 2010? | 700,000 | [
"Detroit\n\nLong a major population center and site of worldwide automobile manufacturing, Detroit has suffered a long economic decline produced by numerous factors. Like many industrial American cities, Detroit reached its population peak in the 1950 census. The peak population was 1.8 million people. Following su... |
5727c6e83acd2414000dec19 | In which year was Campus Martius open? | 2004 | [
"Detroit\n\nCampus Martius, a reconfiguration of downtown's main intersection as a new park was opened in 2004. The park has been cited as one of the best public spaces in the United States. The city's riverfront has been the focus of redevelopment, following successful examples of other older industrial cities. In... |
5727c6e83acd2414000dec1a | What area has Detroit been trying to redevelop? | riverfront | [
"Detroit\n\nCampus Martius, a reconfiguration of downtown's main intersection as a new park was opened in 2004. The park has been cited as one of the best public spaces in the United States. The city's riverfront has been the focus of redevelopment, following successful examples of other older industrial cities. In... |
5727c6e83acd2414000dec1b | In which year did Detroit celebrate it's 300th anniversary? | 2001 | [
"Detroit\n\nCampus Martius, a reconfiguration of downtown's main intersection as a new park was opened in 2004. The park has been cited as one of the best public spaces in the United States. The city's riverfront has been the focus of redevelopment, following successful examples of other older industrial cities. In... |
5727c6e83acd2414000dec1c | What opened in 2011? | Port Authority Passenger Terminal | [
"Detroit\n\nCampus Martius, a reconfiguration of downtown's main intersection as a new park was opened in 2004. The park has been cited as one of the best public spaces in the United States. The city's riverfront has been the focus of redevelopment, following successful examples of other older industrial cities. In... |
5727c6e83acd2414000dec1d | Which two areas were connected by the Port Authority Passenger Terminal? | Hart Plaza to the Renaissance Center | [
"Detroit\n\nCampus Martius, a reconfiguration of downtown's main intersection as a new park was opened in 2004. The park has been cited as one of the best public spaces in the United States. The city's riverfront has been the focus of redevelopment, following successful examples of other older industrial cities. In... |
5727c7ad3acd2414000dec37 | How much has been invested in Detroit since 2006? | $9 billion | [
"Detroit\n\nSince 2006, $9 billion has been invested in downtown and surrounding neighborhoods; $5.2 billion of that in has come in 2013 and 2014. Construction activity, particularly rehabilitation of historic downtown buildings, has increased markedly. The number of vacant downtown buildings has dropped from nearl... |
5727c7ad3acd2414000dec38 | Which hotel is set to be renovated? | Strathmore | [
"Detroit\n\nSince 2006, $9 billion has been invested in downtown and surrounding neighborhoods; $5.2 billion of that in has come in 2013 and 2014. Construction activity, particularly rehabilitation of historic downtown buildings, has increased markedly. The number of vacant downtown buildings has dropped from nearl... |
5727c7ad3acd2414000dec39 | How much money has been invested in Detroit in 2013-2014? | $5.2 billion | [
"Detroit\n\nSince 2006, $9 billion has been invested in downtown and surrounding neighborhoods; $5.2 billion of that in has come in 2013 and 2014. Construction activity, particularly rehabilitation of historic downtown buildings, has increased markedly. The number of vacant downtown buildings has dropped from nearl... |
5727c7ad3acd2414000dec3a | How many vacant downtown buildings are there in Detroit? | 13 | [
"Detroit\n\nSince 2006, $9 billion has been invested in downtown and surrounding neighborhoods; $5.2 billion of that in has come in 2013 and 2014. Construction activity, particularly rehabilitation of historic downtown buildings, has increased markedly. The number of vacant downtown buildings has dropped from nearl... |
5727c8943acd2414000dec51 | How many stray dogs do studies suggest are in Detroit? | 1,000-3,000 | [
"Detroit\n\nDetroit's protracted decline has resulted in severe urban decay and thousands of empty buildings around the city. Some parts of Detroit are so sparsely populated that the city has difficulty providing municipal services. The city has considered various solutions, such as demolishing abandoned homes and ... |
5727c8943acd2414000dec52 | How much in unpaid taxes did Detroit fail to collect in 2011? | $246 million | [
"Detroit\n\nDetroit's protracted decline has resulted in severe urban decay and thousands of empty buildings around the city. Some parts of Detroit are so sparsely populated that the city has difficulty providing municipal services. The city has considered various solutions, such as demolishing abandoned homes and ... |
5727c8943acd2414000dec53 | What is the term for when a city falls into disrepair? | urban decay | [
"Detroit\n\nDetroit's protracted decline has resulted in severe urban decay and thousands of empty buildings around the city. Some parts of Detroit are so sparsely populated that the city has difficulty providing municipal services. The city has considered various solutions, such as demolishing abandoned homes and ... |
5727c96c4b864d1900163d16 | What is the prominent topographical feature in Detroit? | Detroit Moraine | [
"Detroit\n\nThe city slopes gently from the northwest to southeast on a till plain composed largely of glacial and lake clay. The most notable topographical feature in the city is the Detroit Moraine, a broad clay ridge on which the older portions of Detroit and Windsor sit atop, rising approximately 62 feet (19 m)... |
5727c96c4b864d1900163d17 | How tall is the tallest point in Detroit? | 675 to 680 feet | [
"Detroit\n\nThe city slopes gently from the northwest to southeast on a till plain composed largely of glacial and lake clay. The most notable topographical feature in the city is the Detroit Moraine, a broad clay ridge on which the older portions of Detroit and Windsor sit atop, rising approximately 62 feet (19 m)... |
5727c96c4b864d1900163d18 | What is the lowest point in Detroit along side? | Detroit River | [
"Detroit\n\nThe city slopes gently from the northwest to southeast on a till plain composed largely of glacial and lake clay. The most notable topographical feature in the city is the Detroit Moraine, a broad clay ridge on which the older portions of Detroit and Windsor sit atop, rising approximately 62 feet (19 m)... |
5727c96c4b864d1900163d19 | What material is the Detroit Moraine composed of? | clay | [
"Detroit\n\nThe city slopes gently from the northwest to southeast on a till plain composed largely of glacial and lake clay. The most notable topographical feature in the city is the Detroit Moraine, a broad clay ridge on which the older portions of Detroit and Windsor sit atop, rising approximately 62 feet (19 m)... |
5727ca7a2ca10214002d9654 | What company mines salt in Detroit? | Detroit Salt Company | [
"Detroit\n\nDetroit has four border crossings: the Ambassador Bridge and the Detroit–Windsor Tunnel provide motor vehicle thoroughfares, with the Michigan Central Railway Tunnel providing railroad access to and from Canada. The fourth border crossing is the Detroit–Windsor Truck Ferry, located near the Windsor Salt... |
5727ca7a2ca10214002d9655 | How many acres is the Windsor Salt Mine? | 1,500 | [
"Detroit\n\nDetroit has four border crossings: the Ambassador Bridge and the Detroit–Windsor Tunnel provide motor vehicle thoroughfares, with the Michigan Central Railway Tunnel providing railroad access to and from Canada. The fourth border crossing is the Detroit–Windsor Truck Ferry, located near the Windsor Salt... |
5727ca7a2ca10214002d9656 | How many routes to Canada does Detroit have? | four | [
"Detroit\n\nDetroit has four border crossings: the Ambassador Bridge and the Detroit–Windsor Tunnel provide motor vehicle thoroughfares, with the Michigan Central Railway Tunnel providing railroad access to and from Canada. The fourth border crossing is the Detroit–Windsor Truck Ferry, located near the Windsor Salt... |
5727ca7a2ca10214002d9657 | What is the railway tunnel to Canada called? | Michigan Central Railway Tunnel | [
"Detroit\n\nDetroit has four border crossings: the Ambassador Bridge and the Detroit–Windsor Tunnel provide motor vehicle thoroughfares, with the Michigan Central Railway Tunnel providing railroad access to and from Canada. The fourth border crossing is the Detroit–Windsor Truck Ferry, located near the Windsor Salt... |
5727ca7a2ca10214002d9658 | What it the Ferry to Canada called? | Detroit–Windsor Truck Ferry | [
"Detroit\n\nDetroit has four border crossings: the Ambassador Bridge and the Detroit–Windsor Tunnel provide motor vehicle thoroughfares, with the Michigan Central Railway Tunnel providing railroad access to and from Canada. The fourth border crossing is the Detroit–Windsor Truck Ferry, located near the Windsor Salt... |
5727cb4a4b864d1900163d30 | What body of water affects Detroit's climate? | Great Lakes | [
"Detroit\n\nDetroit and the rest of southeastern Michigan have a humid continental climate (Köppen Dfa) which is influenced by the Great Lakes; the city and close-in suburbs are part of USDA Hardiness zone 6b, with farther-out northern and western suburbs generally falling in zone 6a. Winters are cold, with moderat... |
5727cb4a4b864d1900163d31 | How many days a year does the temperature in Detroit drop below 0? | 4.4 | [
"Detroit\n\nDetroit and the rest of southeastern Michigan have a humid continental climate (Köppen Dfa) which is influenced by the Great Lakes; the city and close-in suburbs are part of USDA Hardiness zone 6b, with farther-out northern and western suburbs generally falling in zone 6a. Winters are cold, with moderat... |
5727cb4a4b864d1900163d32 | When is the warm season in Detroit? | May to September | [
"Detroit\n\nDetroit and the rest of southeastern Michigan have a humid continental climate (Köppen Dfa) which is influenced by the Great Lakes; the city and close-in suburbs are part of USDA Hardiness zone 6b, with farther-out northern and western suburbs generally falling in zone 6a. Winters are cold, with moderat... |
5727cc3a3acd2414000deca1 | What is the average rainfall for summer months? | 33.5 inches | [
"Detroit\n\nPrecipitation is moderate and somewhat evenly distributed throughout the year, although the warmer months such as May and June average more, averaging 33.5 inches (850 mm) annually, but historically ranging from 20.49 in (520 mm) in 1963 to 47.70 in (1,212 mm) in 2011. Snowfall, which typically falls in... |
5727cc3a3acd2414000deca2 | How many inches of snow does Detroit get on average? | 42.5 | [
"Detroit\n\nPrecipitation is moderate and somewhat evenly distributed throughout the year, although the warmer months such as May and June average more, averaging 33.5 inches (850 mm) annually, but historically ranging from 20.49 in (520 mm) in 1963 to 47.70 in (1,212 mm) in 2011. Snowfall, which typically falls in... |
5727cc3a3acd2414000deca3 | When do thunderstorms usually occur in Detroit? | spring and summer | [
"Detroit\n\nPrecipitation is moderate and somewhat evenly distributed throughout the year, although the warmer months such as May and June average more, averaging 33.5 inches (850 mm) annually, but historically ranging from 20.49 in (520 mm) in 1963 to 47.70 in (1,212 mm) in 2011. Snowfall, which typically falls in... |
5727cc3a3acd2414000deca4 | How many days a year does Detroit get a thick snow pack? | 27.5 | [
"Detroit\n\nPrecipitation is moderate and somewhat evenly distributed throughout the year, although the warmer months such as May and June average more, averaging 33.5 inches (850 mm) annually, but historically ranging from 20.49 in (520 mm) in 1963 to 47.70 in (1,212 mm) in 2011. Snowfall, which typically falls in... |
5727cd5c2ca10214002d96bc | What architectural style does One Detroit Center boast? | post modern Neo-Gothic spires | [
"Detroit\n\nSeen in panorama, Detroit's waterfront shows a variety of architectural styles. The post modern Neo-Gothic spires of the One Detroit Center (1993) were designed to blend with the city's Art Deco skyscrapers. Together with the Renaissance Center, they form a distinctive and recognizable skyline. Examples... |
5727cd5c2ca10214002d96bd | What style does the Guardian building use? | Art Deco | [
"Detroit\n\nSeen in panorama, Detroit's waterfront shows a variety of architectural styles. The post modern Neo-Gothic spires of the One Detroit Center (1993) were designed to blend with the city's Art Deco skyscrapers. Together with the Renaissance Center, they form a distinctive and recognizable skyline. Examples... |
5727cd5c2ca10214002d96be | What is a famous theater in Detroit? | Fox Theatre | [
"Detroit\n\nSeen in panorama, Detroit's waterfront shows a variety of architectural styles. The post modern Neo-Gothic spires of the One Detroit Center (1993) were designed to blend with the city's Art Deco skyscrapers. Together with the Renaissance Center, they form a distinctive and recognizable skyline. Examples... |
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