Kentucky: History and Heritage

What was Daniel Boone best known for?

• Inventing the first steamboat

• Writing the Kentucky state anthem

• Exploring and settling Kentucky

• Serving as Kentucky's first governor

What was the primary purpose of the Sedition Acts?

• To establish Kentucky as a state

• To prevent the spread of yellow fever

• To limit criticisms of the government

• To encourage immigration

The Kentucky Virginia Resolutions were a response to what?

• The Alien and Sedition Acts

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Emancipation Proclamation

• The Stamp Act

Which river forms the northern border of Kentucky?

• Mississippi River

• Ohio River

• Cumberland River

• Tennessee River

What is the state bird of Kentucky?

• Cardinal

• Blue Jay

• Robin

• Goldfinch

Who is a famous Kentuckian known for pioneering the Kentucky Fried Chicken brand?

• Abraham Lincoln

• Daniel Boone

• Colonel Harland Sanders

• Muhammad Ali

Kentucky is the leading producer of which resource?

• Coal

• Corn

• Tobacco

• Soybeans

Who is a current Kentucky politician known for their role in the United States Senate as of 2023?

• Andy Beshear

• Mitch McConnell

• Rand Paul

• Both B and C

In what year did Kentucky become the 15th state to join the Union?

• 1776

• 1792

• 1802

• 1820

What is the capital of Kentucky?

• Louisville

• Lexington

• Frankfort

• Bowling Green