What was the name of the Tribe who lived in what is now Kent before the permanent settler.
The Iriquois Tribe
100
What were the names of the villages that would later be combined to be called Franklin?
The upper and lower village
100
When did the Haymakers come to Kent?
1805
100
What is a century?
100 years
100
How did Marvin Kent help the town of Franklin Mills?
He made a railroad stop in the town and he also brought the railroad repair shops to us.
200
Who were the first permanent settlers?
The Haymakers
200
Why was Kent Normal school built?
There was a shortage of teachers in northern Ohio.
200
Which happened first?
Captain Brady leaped across the Cuyahoga OR Captain Brady was being chased by the Iriquois.
Captain Brady being chased
200
What is a decade?
ten years
200
Why was it so important to have the railroad repair shops in Kent? What did they do for Kent BESIDES create a place to fix trains, etc.
It provided a lot of jobs
300
What influential man from Kent worked to end slavery?
John Brown
300
The Pufferbelly is a historic building in Kent that is now a restaurant. What did the Pufferbelly used to be?
A train depot
300
What happened first?
Kent Normal School was built OR the railroads were built.
Kent Normal School.
300
what is a primary source?
a record of an event that was noted AT THE TIME of the event
300
Give two examples of primary sources.
journals, newspapers, diaries, photographs.
400
Who donated a large plot of land so that Kent Normal School could be built in Kent?
William Kent
400
What two buildings were built in the 50's and 60's that are still used by many Kent residents today?
Stow-Kent Plaza and University Plaza
400
What happened first?
Franklin Mills changed its name to Kent OR Marvin Kent brought the railroads to Kent.
Marvin Kent brought the railroads
400
What is an artifact?
a material object such as a tool, article of clothing, or prepared food from a specific culture or point in time. For example, the Kent Historical society has a lot of these such as old maps, clothes, and toys
500
Who was Zenas Kent? (hint....business)
He was in business with John Brown, they had a tannery and they also tried to start a silk worm business.
500
What landmark is still in Kent today but was once important to pioneers and settlers who were traveling through Kent. This landmark let them know they were in Kent.
Standing Rock
500
List these events in order...
1. the first law suit
2. Willliam S. Kent donated land to for Kent Normal School
3. Franklin changed its name to Kent
1, 3, 2
500
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