They call it the World War because 1914-1918 was the first of a particular type of international conflict the world's first industrialised "total" war - which had been followed by a second industrialised world war of this kind - 1939-1945.
Connecticut was not part of the Middle Colonies.
I choose World War II.
It was not just about armies fighting each other but also concerned the
decimation of an entire race of people.
During WWII, the Germans tried to
wipe out the Jews in Europe and almost succeeded had not the allies arrived and
liberated the camps where the Jews were held. This also led the establishment of international laws to prevent genocide and convict those who perpetuate it.
B. John Smith was the first