2022 District Social Studies

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What is required to be elected to the board of education in Kentucky?

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A candidate must have at least a high school diploma or GED, be at least 24 years old, and not have a relative employed by the district.

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What battle marked the only time George Washington ever surrendered?

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The Battle of Fort Necessity.

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What characterized the culture of New England in the original 13 English colonies?

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A strong work ethic and a rigorous brand of Christianity that aimed to purify the Church of England.

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What was the 1803 agreement where Napoleon sold land to the United States?

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The Louisiana Purchase.

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What does it mean when a business is making more than it spends?

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It means the business is making a profit.

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What is the term for a large area of land purchased by the United States from France in 1803?

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Louisiana Purchase.

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What is the significance of the Battle of Fort Duquesne?

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It was a key battle in the French and Indian War, where British forces faced French troops.

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What is a debit in business terms?

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A debit is an entry recording an amount owed, representing money going out.

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What does the term 'deficit' mean in financial terms?

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A deficit occurs when expenses exceed revenues.

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What is the role of the fiscal court in Kentucky?

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The fiscal court is responsible for the financial and administrative functions of the county.