Kentucky's Violent Era

What region of Kentucky does most of the violence from feuding take place in?

• Bluegrass

• Western Coal Field

• Eastern KY/Mountains

• Jackson Purchase

What Kentucky county does the Hatfield/McCoy Feud happen in?

• Breathitt

• Pike

• Powell

• Harlan

What characteristic does the picture to the left best portray in regards to causes of violence in Kentucky?

• Corruption of Political and Justice System

• Sense of Honor

• Economics

• Civil War Rivalries

What is considered to be the first incident that may have caused the Hatfield and McCoy feud? What characteristic(s) do you see unfold in this act of violence in the beginning of the feud? Explain your answer.

Choose one characteristic/cause of violence and explain how it impacted the Violent Era in Kentucky during the 19th century.