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Study Guide: Brooklyn: A Comprehensive Overview of its History, Culture, and Urban Development

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Brooklyn: A Comprehensive Overview of its History, Culture, and Urban Development Study Guide

Founding and Colonial Era (1600s-1783)

Kings County was named after King James II of England.

Answer: False

Explanation: Kings County was named after King Charles II of England, who reigned from 1660 to 1685, not King James II.

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The American settlement of Breuckelen was established in 1663, with its name first appearing in print in 1646.

Answer: False

Explanation: The American settlement of Breuckelen was established in 1646, and its name first appeared in print in 1663, reversing the dates presented in the question.

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The Dutch words 'broeck' and 'lede' from which 'Broecklede' was derived mean 'forest' and 'path' respectively.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Dutch word 'broeck' means bog or marshland, and 'lede' means a small, dug water stream, not 'forest' and 'path'.

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The Dutch were the first Europeans to settle Long Island's western edge, which was inhabited by the Lenape tribe.

Answer: True

Explanation: The source confirms that the Dutch were the first Europeans to settle Long Island's western edge, an area inhabited by the Lenape tribe.

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The English conquest of New Netherland in 1664 resulted in the area being renamed for King Charles II.

Answer: False

Explanation: After the English conquest in 1664, the area was renamed for James, Duke of York, who was King Charles II's brother and later became King James II.

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Kings County was officially partitioned on November 1, 1683, establishing its political identity.

Answer: True

Explanation: Kings County was indeed partitioned on November 1, 1683, which marked its recognition as a distinct political entity.

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During the colonial era, Kings County had one of the lowest percentages of slaves among the population in the Original Thirteen Colonies.

Answer: False

Explanation: Kings County, an agricultural area during the colonial era, had one of the highest percentages of slaves among the population in the Original Thirteen Colonies.

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The Battle of Long Island was the first major engagement of the American Revolutionary War after independence was declared.

Answer: True

Explanation: The Battle of Long Island, also known as the 'Battle of Brooklyn,' was the first major engagement of the American Revolutionary War following the declaration of independence.

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George Washington's tactical withdrawal after the Battle of Long Island is considered by historians to be one of his most brilliant triumphs.

Answer: True

Explanation: Historians now consider George Washington's tactical withdrawal of his troops and supplies across the East River after the Battle of Long Island to be one of his most brilliant triumphs.

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British prison ships off the coast of Brooklyn held fewer American prisoners of war than those killed in action on battlefields.

Answer: False

Explanation: More American prisoners of war died on British prison ships off the coast of Brooklyn than were killed in action on all battlefields combined during the Revolutionary War.

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From which Dutch town is the name 'Brooklyn' derived?

Answer: Breukelen

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What does the Dutch word 'broeck' in 'Broecklede' mean?

Answer: Bog or marshland

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Which European group were the first to settle Long Island's western edge?

Answer: The Dutch

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Which of the following was NOT one of the six original parishes chartered by the Dutch West India Company in what would become Brooklyn?

Answer: Harlem

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What significant historical event led to present-day Brooklyn leaving Dutch hands in 1664?

Answer: The English conquest of New Netherland

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When was Kings County officially partitioned, laying the municipal groundwork for a Brooklyn identity?

Answer: November 1, 1683

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What was a notable characteristic of Kings County's population during the colonial era regarding slavery?

Answer: It had one of the highest percentages of slaves in the colonies.

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When was the Battle of Long Island, also known as the 'Battle of Brooklyn,' fought?

Answer: August 27, 1776

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What famous quote is attributed to George Washington during the Battle of Long Island?

Answer: What brave men I must this day lose!

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What was the grim significance of British prison ships off the coast of Brooklyn during the Revolutionary War?

Answer: More American prisoners of war died there than were killed in action on all battlefields combined.

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19th Century Expansion and Civil War

The Village of Brooklyn was incorporated in 1855, and its growth was facilitated by the expansion of the subway system.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Village of Brooklyn was incorporated in 1816, not 1855, and its growth was facilitated by steam ferry service, not the subway system.

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After the City of Brooklyn subsumed Williamsburg in 1855, the 'h' was dropped from 'Williamsburgh'.

Answer: True

Explanation: The source confirms that after Williamsburg was subsumed by the City of Brooklyn in 1855, the 'h' was dropped from its name.

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Brooklyn was a stronghold of Confederate sympathizers during the American Civil War.

Answer: False

Explanation: Brooklyn was fervent in the Union cause during the Civil War, with strong agitation against Southern slavery.

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The ironclad USS *Monitor* was built in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, contributing significantly to the Union's strength during the Civil War.

Answer: True

Explanation: The ironclad USS *Monitor* was indeed built in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, and played a major role in the Union's efforts during the Civil War.

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James S. T. Stranahan was known as the 'Baron Haussmann of Brooklyn' for his work on public transportation systems.

Answer: False

Explanation: James S. T. Stranahan was known as the 'Baron Haussmann of Brooklyn' for championing Prospect Park and other significant public works, not public transportation systems.

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Seth Low, as Mayor of Brooklyn, implemented educational reforms including integrating schools and providing free textbooks.

Answer: True

Explanation: Seth Low, during his mayoral tenure, instituted educational reforms such as integrating schools and providing free textbooks.

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What facilitated the Village of Brooklyn's growth as a commuter town after its incorporation in 1816?

Answer: Reliable steam ferry service across the East River

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What significant change occurred to the name of Williamsburg after its subsumption into the City of Brooklyn in 1855?

Answer: The 'h' was dropped, becoming 'Williamsburg'.

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What notable ironclad vessel, crucial during the Civil War, was built in Greenpoint, Brooklyn?

Answer: USS *Monitor*

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Who was known as the 'Baron Haussmann of Brooklyn' for championing Prospect Park and other public works?

Answer: James S. T. Stranahan

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Which of the following was NOT a reform implemented by Seth Low during his tenure as Mayor of Brooklyn from 1882 to 1885?

Answer: Establishing a direct mayoral appointment system for all city jobs

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Demographics and Cultural Landscape

According to the 2020 United States census, Brooklyn's population exceeded 3 million residents.

Answer: False

Explanation: The 2020 United States census reported Brooklyn's population as 2,736,074, which is less than 3 million.

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Kings County is the most densely populated county in the U.S. as of 2022.

Answer: False

Explanation: As Kings County, Brooklyn is the second most densely populated county in the U.S. after Manhattan (New York County).

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Had Brooklyn remained an independent city, it would now be the fourth most populous American city.

Answer: True

Explanation: The source indicates that if Brooklyn had remained an independent city, its current population would rank it as the fourth most populous American city.

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Brooklyn's white population significantly increased between 1930 and 1990, becoming a larger percentage of the total.

Answer: False

Explanation: Brooklyn's white population significantly declined from 97.2% in 1930 to 46.9% by 1990.

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Brooklyn's West Indian Labor Day Parade takes place annually on the Fourth of July.

Answer: False

Explanation: The West Indian Labor Day Parade in Brooklyn takes place annually on Labor Day, not the Fourth of July.

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Brighton Beach is known as 'Little Russia' and 'Little Odessa' due to its Russian and Ukrainian American communities.

Answer: True

Explanation: Brighton Beach is indeed known by these nicknames due to its significant Russian and Ukrainian American populations.

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What was Brooklyn's population according to the 2020 United States census?

Answer: 2,736,074

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As Kings County, how does Brooklyn rank in terms of population density among U.S. counties?

Answer: The second most densely populated county

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If Brooklyn had remained an independent city, what would its population rank be among American cities?

Answer: Fourth most populous

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Which Brooklyn neighborhood is known as 'Fuzhou Town' or 'Little Fuzhou' due to its Chinese American community?

Answer: Sunset Park

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What legislative act led to the diversification of Brooklyn's Hispanic population beyond initial Puerto Rican migrants?

Answer: The 1965 Hart-Cellar Act

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Which Brooklyn neighborhood is historically known as 'Little Poland' due to its concentration of Polish inhabitants?

Answer: Greenpoint

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Economy, Infrastructure, and Public Services

*The Brooklyn Eagle* newspaper closed in 1945 due to declining readership.

Answer: False

Explanation: *The Brooklyn Eagle* newspaper closed in 1955 after a reporters' strike, not in 1945 due to declining readership.

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'Brewer's Row' in Bushwick was a 14-block area that encompassed 14 breweries operating in 1890.

Answer: True

Explanation: The 'Brewer's Row' in Bushwick was indeed a 14-block area containing 14 breweries in operation in 1890.

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Brooklyn's economy has shifted from being manufacturing-based to service-based since 1975.

Answer: True

Explanation: Since 1975, Brooklyn's economy has transitioned significantly from manufacturing to a service-based model.

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The Brooklyn Navy Yard was the largest employer in the borough during World War I.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Brooklyn Navy Yard was the largest employer in the borough at its peak during World War II, not World War I.

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Which two major institutions did Brooklyn lose in the 1950s that had helped shape its identity?

Answer: *The Brooklyn Eagle* newspaper and the Brooklyn Dodgers baseball team

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What type of climate does Brooklyn experience under the Köppen climate classification?

Answer: Humid subtropical climate (Cfa)

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At its peak during World War II, how many people did the Brooklyn Navy Yard employ?

Answer: 70,000

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What organization administers public housing in Brooklyn, serving over 100,000 residents?

Answer: New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA)

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What percentage of Brooklyn households did not own automobiles in 2015?

Answer: Approximately 57 percent

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What percentage of Brooklyn residents use New York City Subway services for travel to Manhattan?

Answer: 92.8%

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Which of the following bridges connects Brooklyn to Staten Island?

Answer: Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge

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Arts, Education, and Recreation

In Emma Lazarus's 1883 poem 'The New Colossus,' Brooklyn is referred to as 'the gateway to the new world'.

Answer: False

Explanation: Emma Lazarus's poem 'The New Colossus' refers to Brooklyn as the 'twin city' of New York, not 'the gateway to the new world'.

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Central Park is one of the major parks located within Brooklyn.

Answer: False

Explanation: Central Park is located in Manhattan, not Brooklyn. Major parks in Brooklyn include Prospect Park and Brooklyn Botanic Garden.

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Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball in 1947.

Answer: True

Explanation: Jackie Robinson was hired by the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947, becoming the first African-American player in Major League Baseball in the modern era.

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Which Brooklyn cultural venue houses the second-largest public art collection in the United States?

Answer: Brooklyn Museum

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What unique distinction does the Brooklyn Children's Museum hold?

Answer: It is the world's first museum dedicated to children.

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Who designed Prospect Park in Brooklyn, also known for designing Manhattan's Central Park?

Answer: Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux

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Which of the following is NOT listed as a major park or attraction in Brooklyn?

Answer: Central Park

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What was the historical significance of Jackie Robinson joining the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947?

Answer: He was the first African-American player in Major League Baseball in the modern era.

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What is Brooklyn Technical High School primarily known for?

Answer: Its specialized programs in science, mathematics, and technology.

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What is the significance of SUNY Downstate College of Medicine?

Answer: It is the oldest hospital-based medical school in the United States.

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Governance and Modern Identity

Brooklyn is the most populous of the five boroughs of New York City and is coextensive with Kings County.

Answer: True

Explanation: The source explicitly states that Brooklyn is the most populous of the five boroughs of New York City and is coextensive with Kings County.

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Brooklyn retained its own mayor after its consolidation into the City of Greater New York in 1898.

Answer: False

Explanation: After its consolidation into the City of Greater New York in 1898, Brooklyn ceased to have its own mayor, instead electing a Borough President.

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Brooklyn is New York State's largest county by total area.

Answer: False

Explanation: As Kings County, Brooklyn is New York State's fourth-smallest county by land area and third-smallest by total area.

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Brooklyn's official motto, 'Eendraght Maackt Maght,' translates to 'Knowledge is power.'

Answer: False

Explanation: Brooklyn's official motto, 'Eendraght Maackt Maght,' translates to 'Unity makes strength,' not 'Knowledge is power.'

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Kings County has consistently voted for Republican presidential candidates since 1924.

Answer: False

Explanation: Kings County (Brooklyn) has not voted for a Republican presidential candidate since Calvin Coolidge in 1924, consistently favoring Democratic candidates.

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What is Brooklyn's official designation within New York City?

Answer: The most populous of the five boroughs

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What position has Brooklyn elected since its consolidation into the City of Greater New York in 1898?

Answer: A Borough President

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What is the English translation of Brooklyn's official motto, 'Eendraght Maackt Maght'?

Answer: Unity makes strength

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How many City Council members represent Brooklyn, making it the largest number of any of the five boroughs?

Answer: 16

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Which international city or district has a partnership with Brooklyn, as mentioned in the source?

Answer: Anzio, Lazio, Italy

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