Bronx
Were the majority of Bronx citizens for or against the Consolidation?
The Majority of Bronx Citizens were for the Consolidation.
Why was part of Brooklyn against the consolidation?
Because they didn't want to get taxed for Manhattan's "problems".
Was Queens against the consolidation?
No
Was the majority of Staten Island against the consolidation?
Yes, the majority disagreed with the consolidation.
What year was the consolidation of the 5 boroughs?
1898
What area in New York was the Bronx a part of before it joined NYC?
Westchester County
What was Brooklyn called before the consolidation?
Kings County.
When looking at a map, where would describe where Queens is located?
Queens is the easternmost of the five boroughs and is geographically the largest.
What did some residents want to do after the consolidation was put in place?
Some residents wanted to secede.
What is the definition of the word Consolidation?
Consolidation is the process of combining different things into a single stronger more solid whole.
Which river separates the Bronx from Manhattan?
The Harlem River
What was the name of the popular leader of Brooklyn's citizens who was one of the first to propose the consolidation?
Simon Chittenden.
What happened to residents living in Queens after the consolidation?
They paid lower taxes and interest rates on mortgages, and got better job opportunities.
What were Staten Island residents specifically worried about once they joined New York?
They were worried about increased taxes and getting less benefits than what they contributed.
About what percent of all NYC voted against the Consolidation. (Guess within 5%)
42.8% -- If you guessed between 37.8% and 47.8% then you get the points for this question.