The American Civil War boosted the local economy with wartime purchases of industrial goods, including that of the New Haven Arms Company, which would later become the Winchester Repeating Arms Company. (Winchester would continue to produce arms in New Haven until 2006, and many of the buildings that were a part of the Winchester plant are now a part of the Winchester Repeating Arms Company Historic District.) After the war, population grew and doubled by the start of the 20th century, most notably due to the influx of immigrants from southern Europe, particularly Italy. Today, roughly half the populations of East Haven, West Haven, and North Haven are Italian-American. Jewish immigration to New Haven has left an enduring mark on the city. Westville was the center of Jewish life in New Haven, though today many have fanned out to suburban communities such as Woodbridge and Cheshire. COUNT 8
QSN1 What major war stimulated the New Haven economy by way of industrial goods purchased through the New Haven Arms Company? ANS1 American Civil War QSN2 What was the New Haven Arms Company later renamed? ANS2 Winchester Repeating Arms Company QSN3 The increase in immigrants from what country in southern Europe had a notable impact on the population growth in New Haven in the early 20th century? ANS3 Italy QSN4 What ethnic group currently comprises approximately half the population of East Haven, West Haven and North Haven? ANS4 Italian-American QSN5 What area of New Haven was known for being the center of the Jewish community? ANS5 Westville QSN6 What was the original name of the famous rifle manufacturing companies in New Haven? ANS6 New Haven Arms Company QSN7 In modern day New Haven who makes up for majority of the demographics in terms of ethnicity? ANS7 Italian-American QSN8 The Civil War had many effects after the war, what was the main effect for New Haven? ANS8 population grew and doubled