Regions in Kentucky
This part of Kentucky is bounded by the Pennyrile and the Ohio River. An area of nearly five thousand square miles, it is a mining and farming area. Identify this region of Kentucky that contains a number of fossil fuel deposits.
WESTERN COALFIELD(S)
Companies that engage in this kind of economic activity rely on the "law of large numbers." By this they can estimate how frequently certain things will happen. What do they sell that requires them to guarantee against loss or harm?
INSURANCE
This American television show ended its fifteen-year run in 2016. Contestants try to impress a panel of judges with their singing, and make it to the final round. What talent show launched singers such as David Cook, Kelly Clarkson, and Carrie Underwood?
AMERICAN IDOL
His PT boat was cut in two by a Japanese ship during World War Two. During his administration, he faced crises in both Cuba and Berlin, but managed to secure a Nuclear Test-Ban Treaty. What president was assassinated in Dallas, Texas, in 1963?
(JOHN F.) KENNEDY (Accept: JACK KENNEDY or JFK)
A modern American landmark symbolizes the importance of this city as the Gateway to the West. From it, you can get a great view of the city, and of the Mississippi River. Name this city where you will also find the baseball Cardinals.
ST. LOUIS (MISSOURI)
This Kentucky region includes the Barrens, an area that settlers continually burned to make grasslands for deer and buffalo. It adjoins all other Kentucky regions except the Bluegrass. Which region derives its name from the member of the mint family that grows abundantly there?
PENNYROYAL (Accept: PENNYRILE)
This basic economic problem occurs when there are not enough resources to satisfy people’s wants. For example, a drought creates a situation where there is not enough food. What is the economic term for this problem?
SCARCITY
These financial institutions can be commercial or investment, and are necessary for a healthy national economy. For many Americans, they provide checking and savings account services. What organizations include Wells Fargo, Capital One, and Fifth Third?
BANKS
Full name answer required. This military leader headed an expedition in 1778 that captured two Mississippi River settlements, Kaskaskia [kuhs-KAS-kee-uh] and Cahokia [kuh-HOH-kee-uh]. Earlier, he led a group of settlers who established an outpost on Corn Island opposite Beargrass Creek. Identify this older brother of one of the Lewis and Clark expedition's leaders.
GEORGE ROGERS CLARK
This community and surrounding area was devastated in November 2016 by a fire allegedly started by two teenage boys. Fourteen lives were lost, and nearly 200 people were treated at hospitals. Name this Tennessee town, famous for its tourism.
GATLINBURG (TENNESSEE)
This geographical region of Kentucky is separated into two parts by a river. It became part of the state following a treaty with the Chickasaw people in 1818. What is this far western region of the state that is bounded by the Ohio River, the Mississippi River, and the impounded Tennessee River?
(JACKSON or THE) PURCHASE
This responsibility of a citizen is one that few enjoy. However, unless most of us meet this responsibility, our governments will be unable to provide the services and protections we want. What is this responsibility that is particularly called to mind every April 15th?
TAXATION (Accept (PAY OUR) TAXES, equivalents)
This duty was first made mandatory in 1642 in Massachusetts. Fulfilling this duty helps young people become productive members of society. What must U.S. citizens do that assists them in developing the skills necessary to get jobs?
ATTEND SCHOOL (Accept equivalents, such as EDUCATION)
This president was relatively unknown, and was called a "dark horse" candidate. Even so, he defeated the nationally known Henry Clay in 1844. Who was president during the Mexican War
(JAMES KNOX) POLK
Washington, D.C. is home to our federal government. For what do the initials D.C. stand?
DISTRICT (OF) COLUMBIA
This Kentucky region has calcium-rich soil which imparts the mineral through the grass to the horses bred there. It contains Kentucky's best agricultural land. Name this central Kentucky region that takes its name from the grass that grows there.
BLUEGRASS (REGION)
Three main types of this economic principle are gross, operating, and net. If you made twenty dollars selling lemonade, but you spent five dollars making the lemonade stand, then this total would be fifteen dollars. What is the term for the money that a business makes after accounting for all other expenses?
PROFIT
This American symbol is thought to have taken his name from a New York businessman. He appeared on Army recruiting posters during World War One. What symbol shows an older, bearded man dressed in red, white, and blue clothes?
UNCLE SAM
This politician became much better known in July 2016 when he was named to a national ticket. From 2013 to 2017, he served as Indiana's governor. Who was elected vice-president in the November 2016 U.S. election?
(VICE-PRESIDENT MICHAEL RICHARD "MIKE") PENCE
This city was settled by the Spanish in 1565 along the northeast coast of present-day Florida. For most of the next two and a half centuries, it was the main northern outpost of the Spanish colonial empire. Identify this city, the oldest continuously inhabited city in the United States.
SAINT AUGUSTINE
This region of Kentucky is dotted with rounded hills that are remnants of escarpments. It embraces the Bluegrass region on its inner side. Identify this region, oddly shaped like a horseshoe, whose ends touch the Ohio River.
(THE) KNOBS
In economics, this two-word phrase refers to the value of the next best alternative. It comes into play when you have the choice of buying one of two items. What term is defined as the value of the item you do not choose?
OPPORTUNITY
This statement was first published in The Youth's Companion in 1892. In 1954, Congress, at the urging of President Eisenhower, added the words "under God." What is this statement that affirms a person's belief in the ideals of the United States?
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
This English army officer and member of the English Parliament was responsible for founding a colony in America. He believed that America was a good place where people who were in debt in England could get a fresh start. Name this man who obtained a charter in 1732 for his colony, which he named Georgia.
(JAMES EDWARD) OGLETHORPE
This city in the American Southwest was originally founded by the Spanish, and served as a military and missionary headquarters. Following the Mexican War, it was the capital of the Territory of New Mexico. Name this city that gave its name to a well-known trail from Missouri to the Southwest.
SANTA FE