Hartford, Connecticut

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/hartford-connecticut

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Where is Hartford, Connecticut?Central Connecticut, USA, on the Connecticut River
2. When was Hartford, Connecticut built?1635
3. What is the capital of?Connecticut
4. What is the population (2020 census)?121,054
5. What is Hartford, Connecticut known for?Hartford is the capital of Connecticut and is famous for having many firsts, like old museums, parks, a newspaper, and a school for the deaf.
6. Why is the Wadsworth Atheneum special?The Wadsworth Atheneum is the second oldest public art museum in the United States and holds a large collection of American and European art.

Capital City: The seat of government for a state or nation, responsible for administrative functions and policy-making.
Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA): A geographic region defined by the U.S. Office of Management and Budget, consisting of a core urban area and surrounding communities with strong economic ties.
Per Capita Income: The average income earned per person in a particular area, calculated by dividing the total income by the total population.
Knowledge Corridor: A regional economic development initiative focused on fostering collaboration and growth between Hartford, Connecticut, and Springfield, Massachusetts.