Early People/Native Americans
These early people built mounds and lived in Kentucky from 900 AD to about 1700 AD
Who are the Fort Ancient Indians
The state bird of Kentucky
What is the cardinal?
Early explorers to Kentucky were from these countries.
What are France, England, Spain?
The reason Kentucky wanted to become a state.
What is: better representation for better protection, roads, etc.?
This word means "before the war; specifically, the Civil War".
What is Antebellum?
Two of the Native American tribes living in KY in the 1700's
Who are: Shawnee, Cherokee, Chickasaw, Yuchi
Kentucky's official nickname
What is the Bluegrass State?
The name of the pass in the mountains that made it possible for people to settle in Kentucky.
What is the "Cumberland Gap"?
The reason many Kentuckians did not join the Continental Army.
What is: they stayed home to protect the forts and their families from Indian attacks.
The name of the lady from Lexington who married Abraham Lincoln.
Who is Mary Todd Lincoln?
The name of the types of houses the Shawnee built and lived in.
What is a Wigwam?
The state flower of Kentucky
What is goldenrod?
He discovered the pass through the mountains and built the first cabin in Kentucky.
Who is Dr. Thomas Walker?
Considered the last battle of the American Revolution.
What is: The Battle of Blue Licks?
Toys children played with in the mid-1800's.
What are marbles, graces (or hoops), rag dolls, etc.
The types of shoes most Native Americans wore.
What are Moccasins?
Kentucky's state motto
What is "United We Stand, Divided We Fall"
He is the most known of all the explorers and settlers in Kentucky.
Who is Daniel Boone?
The year Kentucky became a state.
What is 1792?
He was born in Kentucky and became our 16th President.
Who is Abraham Lincoln?
The name given to the group of vegetables Shawnee women planted.
Bonus: if you can name the vegetables
What is "3 Sisters"?
The official butterfly of Kentucky
He established the first fort in Kentucky. The rest of his life is a mystery!
Who is James Harrod?
The state we belonged to before becoming our own state.
Bonus: The number state Kentucky is in joining the union.
What is 15th.
A type of candy children ate in the 1800's.
What is Rock Candy, etc.?