UK History
Kentucky History
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100
He's the first President of UK and names the tallest building on UK's campus.

Who is James Patterson?

100

Kentucky became the 15th United State when it split off from this state.

What is Virginia?

100

James Madison presided over this war with the British over the forced conscription of American sailors. 

What is the War of 1812?

100
Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson, both Kentuckians, star in the film adaptation of this dystopian novel. 

What is The Hunger Games?

100

Mikie Sherrill was recently elected governor of this U.S. State. 

What is New Jersey?

200

This is the year that UK was founded---it's also the year the Civil War ended!

What is 1865?

200

This is the official motto of Kentucky, and is present on its flag. 

What is "United We Stand, Divided We Fall"?
200

This man who declared "Give me liberty or give me death!" was one of the leading Anti-Federalists. 

Who is Patrick Henry?

200

Though his world-famous franchise was born in Utah, this man perfected his recipe at his restaurant in North Corbin, Kentucky.

Who is Colonel Sanders?

200

The House of Representatives contains this many voting members. 

What is 435?

300

This is the first black graduate from the University of Kentucky. He names a residence hall. 

Who is Lyman Johnson?

300

This first female governor of Kentucky died in November of 2025.

Who is Martha Layne Collins?

300

Not counting faithless electors, this Governor is the most recent third-party candidate to win electoral votes for President.

Who is George Wallace? 

300

This explorer and folk hero, one of the first to settle Kentucky, is buried in Frankfort and names a national forest. 

Who is Daniel Boone?

300

This mostly unseen post, perhaps the most powerful in D.C. asides from the President, is currently filled by Susie Wiles.

What is the White House Chief of Staff?

400

He's the founder of the University of Kentucky, and a future concrete cat statute!

Who is John Bowman?

400

This elder brother of William Clark, of Lewis and Clark fame, founded Louisville in 1778. 

Who is George Rogers Clark?

400

This President was shot by crazed officeseeker Charles Guiteau in 1881 and later killed by medical malpractice.

Who is James Garfield?

400

This Mexican-American War General and Louisville native is the only President buried in Kentucky.

Who is Zachary Taylor?

400

This legislative position is third in the Presidential Line of Succession after the Speaker of the House. 

What is the President Pro Tempore?

500

This is the original name of the University of Kentucky. 

What is the Agriculture and Mechanical College of Kentucky? (Kentucky A&M)?

500

Bull Nelson's forces were obliterated in this Central Kentucky Civil War Battle, described as a "Modern Cannae".  

What is the Battle of Richmond?

500

"54'40 or fight!" was the motto advocating for complete annexation of this territory. 

What is the Oregon Territory?

500

This Kentucky Governor is the only Governor in US history to be assassinated. 

Who is William Goebel?

500
This Arkansas Senator is the current chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee.

Who is Tom Cotton?