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5727b94dff5b5019007d9376 | Detroit | From 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 American troops su... | In which War was Detroit captured by the British? | {
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"War of 1812"
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5727b94dff5b5019007d9377 | Detroit | From 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 American troops su... | In which battle did American troops suffer the highest casualties? | {
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"Battle of Frenchtown"
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5727b94dff5b5019007d9378 | Detroit | From 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 American troops su... | In which year was Detroit recaptured? | {
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"1813"
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5727b94dff5b5019007d9379 | Detroit | From 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 American troops su... | In which county is the park commemorating the Battle of Frenchtown? | {
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"Monroe County"
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5727ba3c2ca10214002d94cc | Detroit | Numerous 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 Regiment arrive... | What year was the Battle of Gettysburg? | {
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"1863"
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5727ba3c2ca10214002d94cd | Detroit | Numerous 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 Regiment arrive... | Who led the Wolverine Brigade? | {
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"George Armstrong Custer"
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5727ba3c2ca10214002d94ce | Detroit | Numerous 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 Regiment arrive... | What Brigade was the 24th Michigan Infantry Regiment a part of? | {
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"Iron Brigade"
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5727ba3c2ca10214002d94cf | Detroit | Numerous 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 Regiment arrive... | How many casualties did the 24th Michigan Infantry Regiment have in Gettysburg? | {
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"82%"
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5727bb374b864d1900163bcc | Detroit | During 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 became a prime loca... | What was a nickname for Detroit in the late 19th century? | {
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"Paris of the West"
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5727bb374b864d1900163bcd | Detroit | During 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 became a prime loca... | On which waterway is Detroit located? | {
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"Great Lakes"
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5727bb374b864d1900163bce | Detroit | During 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 became a prime loca... | What is the most famous mansion in Detroit? | {
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"David Whitney House"
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5727bb374b864d1900163bcf | Detroit | During 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 became a prime loca... | Which street became known for it's mansions? | {
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"Woodward Avenue"
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5727bb374b864d1900163bd0 | Detroit | During 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 became a prime loca... | Who electrified Detroit? | {
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"Thomas Edison"
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5727bc0aff5b5019007d93c2 | Detroit | With 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 the 8-hour day/40-... | Who was the labor leader of the Teamsters? | {
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"Jimmy Hoffa"
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5727bc0aff5b5019007d93c3 | Detroit | With 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 the 8-hour day/40-... | Who was the labor leader of the Autoworkers? | {
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"Walter Reuther"
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5727bc0aff5b5019007d93c4 | Detroit | With 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 the 8-hour day/40-... | How many hours did the unions push for as a maximum for a work day? | {
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"8"
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5727bc0aff5b5019007d93c5 | Detroit | With 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 the 8-hour day/40-... | How many hours did the Unions want the work week to be limited to? | {
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317
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"text": [
"40"
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5727bd0e2ca10214002d9514 | Detroit | Detroit, 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 Migration brought ... | What was the name of a vigilante group in Detroit? | {
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"The Black Legion"
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5727bd0e2ca10214002d9515 | Detroit | Detroit, 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 Migration brought ... | How many people of The Black Legion were convicted of crimes? | {
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"49"
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5727bd0e2ca10214002d9516 | Detroit | Detroit, 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 Migration brought ... | By which decade had the KKK become very active in Detroit? | {
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"1920s"
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5727bd0e2ca10214002d9517 | Detroit | Detroit, 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 Migration brought ... | What is the name of the movement of rural blacks in the early 20th century called? | {
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292
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"The Great Migration"
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5727bdea3acd2414000deb27 | Detroit | Jobs 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 federal governm... | How many people were killed in the race riot of 1943? | {
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"34"
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5727bdea3acd2414000deb28 | Detroit | Jobs 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 federal governm... | How many people came to Detroit between 1941 and 1943? | {
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30
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"400,000"
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5727bdea3acd2414000deb29 | Detroit | Jobs 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 federal governm... | After which event did the 1943 race riot happen? | {
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562
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"text": [
"Packard plant protest"
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5727bdea3acd2414000deb2a | Detroit | Jobs 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 federal governm... | What care company promoted black workers to work alongside white workers? | {
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389
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"text": [
"Packard"
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5727beae2ca10214002d9546 | Detroit | As 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 of Woodward Ave... | In which year was the last electric streetcar line removed? | {
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230
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"1956"
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5727beae2ca10214002d9547 | Detroit | As 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 of Woodward Ave... | How many seconds did a streetcar run along Woodward Ave in 1941? | {
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523
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"text": [
"60"
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5727beae2ca10214002d9548 | Detroit | As 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 of Woodward Ave... | What made car travel much easier? | {
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188
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"text": [
"highways"
]
} |
5727bf844b864d1900163c66 | Detroit | In 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 in confrontations... | In which year did Martin Luther King Jr. give a speech in Detroit? | {
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8
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"1963"
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5727bf844b864d1900163c67 | Detroit | In 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 in confrontations... | What is the name of the riot in Detroit in 1967? | {
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434
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"Twelfth Street riot"
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5727bf844b864d1900163c68 | Detroit | In 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 in confrontations... | Who was the Governor of Michigan in 1967? | {
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477
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"text": [
"George W. Romney"
]
} |
5727bf844b864d1900163c69 | Detroit | In 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 in confrontations... | Who was the President of the United States in 1967? | {
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548
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"text": [
"President Johnson"
]
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5727bf844b864d1900163c6a | Detroit | In 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 in confrontations... | How many people were killed in the Twelfth Street riots? | {
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"43"
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5727c0464b864d1900163c7e | Detroit | On 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 maintain racial segreg... | Who was Governor of Michigan in 1970? | {
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94
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"text": [
"William Milliken"
]
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5727c0464b864d1900163c7f | Detroit | On 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 maintain racial segreg... | What is the court case that ruled that schools were subject to local control? | {
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821
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"text": [
"Milliken v. Bradley"
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5727c0464b864d1900163c80 | Detroit | On 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 maintain racial segreg... | In which year did the Supreme Court hear Milliken v. Bradley? | {
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800
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"text": [
"1974"
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5727c0fbff5b5019007d947a | Detroit | "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 urban planning at Wa... | What case is cited as a reason for White people leaving Detroit? | {
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1
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"Milliken"
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5727c0fbff5b5019007d947b | Detroit | "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 urban planning at Wa... | What school does John Mogk teach at? | {
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318
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"text": [
"Wayne State University"
]
} |
5727c0fbff5b5019007d947c | Detroit | "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 urban planning at Wa... | At which school did Myron Orfield teach? | {
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115
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"text": [
"University of Minnesota"
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5727c20e2ca10214002d9584 | Detroit | In 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 matters was problemat... | Who was the first black mayor of Detroit? | {
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35
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"text": [
"Coleman Young"
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5727c20e2ca10214002d9585 | Detroit | In 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 matters was problemat... | What did Detroit build after the failure of a larger regional transportation system? | {
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850
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"text": [
"Detroit People Mover"
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} |
5727c20e2ca10214002d9586 | Detroit | In 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 matters was problemat... | How much did the federal government offer for a rapid transit system? | {
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392
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"text": [
"$600 million"
]
} |
5727c20e2ca10214002d9587 | Detroit | In 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 matters was problemat... | Who did Detroit argue with when trying to plane a regional transit system? | {
"answer_start": [
523
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"text": [
"suburban neighbors"
]
} |
5727c2c42ca10214002d95a4 | Detroit | The 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. Automakers laid ... | What hurt the Auto industry? | {
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4
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"gasoline crises"
]
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5727c2c42ca10214002d95a5 | Detroit | The 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. Automakers laid ... | What did Detroit use to build it's tax base? | {
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442
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"text": [
"eminent domain"
]
} |
5727c2c42ca10214002d95a6 | Detroit | The 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. Automakers laid ... | What was one of the effects of having employers cut jobs and closing plants in Detroit? | {
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386
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"text": [
"eroding the tax base"
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} |
5727c3744b864d1900163cb2 | Detroit | As 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 large developments t... | What group of buildings opened in 1977? | {
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110
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"text": [
"The Renaissance Center"
]
} |
5727c3744b864d1900163cb3 | Detroit | As 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 large developments t... | What was Mayor Young criticized for not reducing? | {
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679
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"text": [
"high crime rate"
]
} |
5727c3744b864d1900163cb4 | Detroit | As 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 large developments t... | What area did downtown Detroit continue to lose businesses to? | {
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486
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"text": [
"suburbs"
]
} |
5727c4424b864d1900163ccc | Detroit | Long 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 suburbanization, i... | In which year did Detroit's population peak? | {
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235
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"1950"
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} |
5727c4424b864d1900163ccd | Detroit | Long 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 suburbanization, i... | What was the population of Detroit in 1950? | {
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272
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"text": [
"1.8 million"
]
} |
5727c4424b864d1900163cce | Detroit | Long 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 suburbanization, i... | By how much in percent has the population of Detroit declined since 1950? | {
"answer_start": [
427
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"text": [
"40"
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} |
5727c4424b864d1900163ccf | Detroit | Long 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 suburbanization, i... | What was the population of Detroit in 2010? | {
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469
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"text": [
"700,000"
]
} |
5727c6e83acd2414000dec19 | Detroit | Campus 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 2001, the first... | In which year was Campus Martius open? | {
"answer_start": [
94
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"text": [
"2004"
]
} |
5727c6e83acd2414000dec1a | Detroit | Campus 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 2001, the first... | What area has Detroit been trying to redevelop? | {
"answer_start": [
190
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"text": [
"riverfront"
]
} |
5727c6e83acd2414000dec1b | Detroit | Campus 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 2001, the first... | In which year did Detroit celebrate it's 300th anniversary? | {
"answer_start": [
305
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"text": [
"2001"
]
} |
5727c6e83acd2414000dec1c | Detroit | Campus 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 2001, the first... | What opened in 2011? | {
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521
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"text": [
"Port Authority Passenger Terminal"
]
} |
5727c6e83acd2414000dec1d | Detroit | Campus 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 2001, the first... | Which two areas were connected by the Port Authority Passenger Terminal? | {
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593
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"text": [
"Hart Plaza to the Renaissance Center"
]
} |
5727c7ad3acd2414000dec37 | Detroit | Since 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 nearly 50 to around 1... | How much has been invested in Detroit since 2006? | {
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12
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"text": [
"$9 billion"
]
} |
5727c7ad3acd2414000dec38 | Detroit | Since 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 nearly 50 to around 1... | Which hotel is set to be renovated? | {
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581
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"text": [
"Strathmore"
]
} |
5727c7ad3acd2414000dec39 | Detroit | Since 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 nearly 50 to around 1... | How much money has been invested in Detroit in 2013-2014? | {
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84
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"text": [
"$5.2 billion"
]
} |
5727c7ad3acd2414000dec3a | Detroit | Since 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 nearly 50 to around 1... | How many vacant downtown buildings are there in Detroit? | {
"answer_start": [
319
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"text": [
"13"
]
} |
5727c8943acd2414000dec51 | Detroit | Detroit'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 buildings; remov... | How many stray dogs do studies suggest are in Detroit? | {
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571
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"1,000-3,000"
]
} |
5727c8943acd2414000dec52 | Detroit | Detroit'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 buildings; remov... | How much in unpaid taxes did Detroit fail to collect in 2011? | {
"answer_start": [
698
],
"text": [
"$246 million"
]
} |
5727c8943acd2414000dec53 | Detroit | Detroit'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 buildings; remov... | What is the term for when a city falls into disrepair? | {
"answer_start": [
52
],
"text": [
"urban decay"
]
} |
5727c96c4b864d1900163d16 | Detroit | The 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) above the river... | What is the prominent topographical feature in Detroit? | {
"answer_start": [
172
],
"text": [
"Detroit Moraine"
]
} |
5727c96c4b864d1900163d17 | Detroit | The 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) above the river... | How tall is the tallest point in Detroit? | {
"answer_start": [
510
],
"text": [
"675 to 680 feet"
]
} |
5727c96c4b864d1900163d18 | Detroit | The 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) above the river... | What is the lowest point in Detroit along side? | {
"answer_start": [
582
],
"text": [
"Detroit River"
]
} |
5727c96c4b864d1900163d19 | Detroit | The 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) above the river... | What material is the Detroit Moraine composed of? | {
"answer_start": [
197
],
"text": [
"clay"
]
} |
5727ca7a2ca10214002d9654 | Detroit | Detroit 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 Mine and Zug Is... | What company mines salt in Detroit? | {
"answer_start": [
475
],
"text": [
"Detroit Salt Company"
]
} |
5727ca7a2ca10214002d9655 | Detroit | Detroit 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 Mine and Zug Is... | How many acres is the Windsor Salt Mine? | {
"answer_start": [
395
],
"text": [
"1,500"
]
} |
5727ca7a2ca10214002d9656 | Detroit | Detroit 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 Mine and Zug Is... | How many routes to Canada does Detroit have? | {
"answer_start": [
12
],
"text": [
"four"
]
} |
5727ca7a2ca10214002d9657 | Detroit | Detroit 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 Mine and Zug Is... | What is the railway tunnel to Canada called? | {
"answer_start": [
134
],
"text": [
"Michigan Central Railway Tunnel"
]
} |
5727ca7a2ca10214002d9658 | Detroit | Detroit 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 Mine and Zug Is... | What it the Ferry to Canada called? | {
"answer_start": [
246
],
"text": [
"Detroit–Windsor Truck Ferry"
]
} |
5727cb4a4b864d1900163d30 | Detroit | Detroit 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 moderate snowfall and t... | What body of water affects Detroit's climate? | {
"answer_start": [
119
],
"text": [
"Great Lakes"
]
} |
5727cb4a4b864d1900163d31 | Detroit | Detroit 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 moderate snowfall and t... | How many days a year does the temperature in Detroit drop below 0? | {
"answer_start": [
445
],
"text": [
"4.4"
]
} |
5727cb4a4b864d1900163d32 | Detroit | Detroit 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 moderate snowfall and t... | When is the warm season in Detroit? | {
"answer_start": [
566
],
"text": [
"May to September"
]
} |
5727cc3a3acd2414000deca1 | Detroit | Precipitation 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 measurable amou... | What is the average rainfall for summer months? | {
"answer_start": [
151
],
"text": [
"33.5 inches"
]
} |
5727cc3a3acd2414000deca2 | Detroit | Precipitation 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 measurable amou... | How many inches of snow does Detroit get on average? | {
"answer_start": [
419
],
"text": [
"42.5"
]
} |
5727cc3a3acd2414000deca3 | Detroit | Precipitation 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 measurable amou... | When do thunderstorms usually occur in Detroit? | {
"answer_start": [
733
],
"text": [
"spring and summer"
]
} |
5727cc3a3acd2414000deca4 | Detroit | Precipitation 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 measurable amou... | How many days a year does Detroit get a thick snow pack? | {
"answer_start": [
606
],
"text": [
"27.5"
]
} |
5727cd5c2ca10214002d96bc | Detroit | Seen 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 of the Art Deco... | What architectural style does One Detroit Center boast? | {
"answer_start": [
84
],
"text": [
"post modern Neo-Gothic spires"
]
} |
5727cd5c2ca10214002d96bd | Detroit | Seen 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 of the Art Deco... | What style does the Guardian building use? | {
"answer_start": [
312
],
"text": [
"Art Deco"
]
} |
5727cd5c2ca10214002d96be | Detroit | Seen 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 of the Art Deco... | What is a famous theater in Detroit? | {
"answer_start": [
557
],
"text": [
"Fox Theatre"
]
} |
5727cd5c2ca10214002d96bf | Detroit | Seen 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 of the Art Deco... | What is a famous opera house in Detroit? | {
"answer_start": [
574
],
"text": [
"Detroit Opera House"
]
} |
5727cd5c2ca10214002d96c0 | Detroit | Seen 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 of the Art Deco... | What university is near the New Center? | {
"answer_start": [
468
],
"text": [
"Wayne State University"
]
} |
5727ce452ca10214002d96e0 | Detroit | While the Downtown and New Center areas contain high-rise buildings, the majority of the surrounding city consists of low-rise structures and single-family homes. Outside of the city's core, residential high-rises are found in upper-class neighborhoods such as the East Riverfront extending toward Grosse Pointe and the ... | What areas of Detroit contain high rises? | {
"answer_start": [
10
],
"text": [
"Downtown and New Center"
]
} |
5727ce452ca10214002d96e1 | Detroit | While the Downtown and New Center areas contain high-rise buildings, the majority of the surrounding city consists of low-rise structures and single-family homes. Outside of the city's core, residential high-rises are found in upper-class neighborhoods such as the East Riverfront extending toward Grosse Pointe and the ... | What is the neighborhood just west of Woodward? | {
"answer_start": [
320
],
"text": [
"Palmer Park"
]
} |
5727ce452ca10214002d96e2 | Detroit | While the Downtown and New Center areas contain high-rise buildings, the majority of the surrounding city consists of low-rise structures and single-family homes. Outside of the city's core, residential high-rises are found in upper-class neighborhoods such as the East Riverfront extending toward Grosse Pointe and the ... | What type of neighborhood is Sherwood Forest? | {
"answer_start": [
502
],
"text": [
"historic"
]
} |
5727cfa44b864d1900163db8 | Detroit | The Detroit International Riverfront includes a partially completed three-and-one-half mile riverfront promenade with a combination of parks, residential buildings, and commercial areas. It extends from Hart Plaza to the MacArthur Bridge accessing Belle Isle Park (the largest island park in a U.S. city). The riverfront... | What is the large island park in Detroit? | {
"answer_start": [
248
],
"text": [
"Belle Isle Park"
]
} |
5727cfa44b864d1900163db9 | Detroit | The Detroit International Riverfront includes a partially completed three-and-one-half mile riverfront promenade with a combination of parks, residential buildings, and commercial areas. It extends from Hart Plaza to the MacArthur Bridge accessing Belle Isle Park (the largest island park in a U.S. city). The riverfront... | What is Michigan's first urban park? | {
"answer_start": [
330
],
"text": [
"Tri-Centennial State Park"
]
} |
5727cfa44b864d1900163dba | Detroit | The Detroit International Riverfront includes a partially completed three-and-one-half mile riverfront promenade with a combination of parks, residential buildings, and commercial areas. It extends from Hart Plaza to the MacArthur Bridge accessing Belle Isle Park (the largest island park in a U.S. city). The riverfront... | How long is the second phase of the riverfront? | {
"answer_start": [
425
],
"text": [
"two-mile"
]
} |
5727cfa44b864d1900163dbb | Detroit | The Detroit International Riverfront includes a partially completed three-and-one-half mile riverfront promenade with a combination of parks, residential buildings, and commercial areas. It extends from Hart Plaza to the MacArthur Bridge accessing Belle Isle Park (the largest island park in a U.S. city). The riverfront... | What is the total length of the Detroit International Riverfront? | {
"answer_start": [
507
],
"text": [
"five miles"
]
} |
5727d089ff5b5019007d95cf | Detroit | Lafayette Park is a revitalized neighborhood on the city's east side, part of the Ludwig Mies van der Rohe residential district. The 78-acre (32 ha) development was originally called the Gratiot Park. Planned by Mies van der Rohe, Ludwig Hilberseimer and Alfred Caldwell it includes a landscaped, 19-acre (7.7 ha) park w... | How large is Lafayette Park? | {
"answer_start": [
133
],
"text": [
"78-acre"
]
} |
5727d089ff5b5019007d95d0 | Detroit | Lafayette Park is a revitalized neighborhood on the city's east side, part of the Ludwig Mies van der Rohe residential district. The 78-acre (32 ha) development was originally called the Gratiot Park. Planned by Mies van der Rohe, Ludwig Hilberseimer and Alfred Caldwell it includes a landscaped, 19-acre (7.7 ha) park w... | In which part of Detroit is Mexicantown International Welcome Center? | {
"answer_start": [
516
],
"text": [
"Southwest Detroit"
]
} |
5727d089ff5b5019007d95ce | Detroit | Lafayette Park is a revitalized neighborhood on the city's east side, part of the Ludwig Mies van der Rohe residential district. The 78-acre (32 ha) development was originally called the Gratiot Park. Planned by Mies van der Rohe, Ludwig Hilberseimer and Alfred Caldwell it includes a landscaped, 19-acre (7.7 ha) park w... | What district is Lafayette Park a part of? | {
"answer_start": [
82
],
"text": [
"Ludwig Mies van der Rohe residential district"
]
} |
5727d089ff5b5019007d95d1 | Detroit | Lafayette Park is a revitalized neighborhood on the city's east side, part of the Ludwig Mies van der Rohe residential district. The 78-acre (32 ha) development was originally called the Gratiot Park. Planned by Mies van der Rohe, Ludwig Hilberseimer and Alfred Caldwell it includes a landscaped, 19-acre (7.7 ha) park w... | Who planned Lafayette Park? | {
"answer_start": [
212
],
"text": [
"Mies van der Rohe, Ludwig Hilberseimer and Alfred Caldwell"
]
} |
5727d17fff5b5019007d95fa | Detroit | The city has numerous neighborhoods consisting of vacant properties resulting in low inhabited density in those areas, stretching city services and infrastructure. These neighborhoods are concentrated in the northeast and on the city's fringes. A 2009 parcel survey found about a quarter of residential lots in the city ... | How many of Detroit's residential lots are are underdeveloped? | {
"answer_start": [
278
],
"text": [
"a quarter"
]
} |
5727d17fff5b5019007d95fb | Detroit | The city has numerous neighborhoods consisting of vacant properties resulting in low inhabited density in those areas, stretching city services and infrastructure. These neighborhoods are concentrated in the northeast and on the city's fringes. A 2009 parcel survey found about a quarter of residential lots in the city ... | How many of Detroit's housing is unoccupied? | {
"answer_start": [
359
],
"text": [
"10%"
]
} |
5727d17fff5b5019007d95fc | Detroit | The city has numerous neighborhoods consisting of vacant properties resulting in low inhabited density in those areas, stretching city services and infrastructure. These neighborhoods are concentrated in the northeast and on the city's fringes. A 2009 parcel survey found about a quarter of residential lots in the city ... | How many home in Detroit need minor repairs? | {
"answer_start": [
503
],
"text": [
"9%"
]
} |
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