Kentucky History
1775
This type of Native American dwelling is built from animal skins and wooden logs. What is this highly transportable structure, used for shelter by tribes from the Great Plains
Teepee
This man was the first Governor of Kentucky beginning in 1792. He also led the Kentucky militia during the Battle of the Thames during the war of 1812 and lends his name to a county just east of Louisville
Isaac Shelby
A U.S senator must be reelected how often in order to stay in office?
6 years
The first 10 Amendments are called
The Bill of Rights
Kentucky was the ___th state to join the country
15th
Which part of a map lists and explains the symbols on the map
Legend
This politician was born in Kentucky but represented Mississippi in Congress and the Senate years before the Civil War. He is the only man to be named the president of the Confederacy
Jefferson Davis
This branch of government is responsible for enforcing laws. Which of the following branches of government does the president lead?
Executive
In addition to freedom of speech and religion guaranteed by the 1st amendment, this amendment likewise guarantees that the newspapers and other media can be free of government control or regulation. This freedom is called?
Freedom of the Press
What is the name of Kentucky's legislature
General Assembly
This term refers to a stream or river's bed. What term also names "a navigable route between two bodies of water?"
Channel
This man defeated Alison Lundergan Grimes in 2014 to retain his Senate Seat. He was elected the 2015 Senate Majority Leader
Mitch McConnell
The political officer that serves as the chief executor in most towns and cities
Mayor
The __rd amendment prevents government from placing soldiers in private homes
3rd
What is the region that borders the Ohio River to the north and west, and contains the portion of the Kentucky River
Bluegrass
Mountain
He operated failed general stores in Louisville and Henderson County. A state park in Henderson is named for him. He is best known for illustrating, "The Birds of America"
John James Audobon
Who is in charged of protecting the president
Secret Service
19th
At 4,145 feet, this mountain's peak is the highest peak in Kentucky
Black Mountain
Isaac Shelby helped negotiate this land deal in 1818. Which land deal added the far western part of Kentucky when the Chickasaw sold it to the state?
Jackson Purchase
This Kentucky born politician was a major architect of the New Deal. He served as vice president under Harry S Truman from 1949 to 1953
Alben Barkley
The Selective Service System requires American men between the ages of 18 and 25 to register for what...
Draft
The amendment gives someone under arrest the right to remain silent. It also states they have the right to an attorney and one will be provided to them if they cannot afford one.
5th