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| 1865these democrats wanted to focus the economy in a more industrial way. This faction of the democratic party had a vision of Kentucky moving forward. This is significant because this faction was more open to racial peacefulness. This was so businesses would want to come to the state. |
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| John Palmer (federal military commander) around 1865 would give slaves passes that they needed in order to be able to travel. He would also help give them the means to travel. He was treating slaves as if they were free even though the 13th amendment wasn't ratified yet. Kentuckians see this as violating a low. This is significant because it shows how determined Kentuckians were to keep their slaves and it shows the confusion about knowing if whether they were still slaves or not. |
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| Providing a place for former slaves to concegrate, leaving rural areas and coming to urban areas, springing up around the city, many to horsefarms because they need the workers. certain ways its mutually benefit arrangement. late 19th century |
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After the civil war around 1866, Berea college opened in Kentucky. This school was open to anyone. The main mission at this time was to educated whites and blacks in the same classroom. Open to anyone, educating whites and blacks in the same classroom
Experiment designed to show blacks and whites can learn in the same classroom. The school even encouraged interracial dating. This is significant because it shows one volunteer organization working to help African Americans and freed slaves |
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| In the late 1900's, Kentuckians were making moonshine from extra corn. This moonshine was illegal and not regulated. Therefore, outsiders and the federal government came in to try to enforce the laws. This is significant because communities would ban together to try to keep outsiders out of their business. |
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| In the late 1800's, this feud was started over a pig. There are many things about the war that are not correct. For example, many think it is a violent feud but it was actually peaceful. This is significant because it showed how Kentucky was construed as a violent state. |
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| In the 1890's, Kentuckians were tired of paying tolls on 90% of the roads of Kentucky. Traveling anywhere was very expensive. Kentuckians then sent out warnings that they would burn down tollhouses if tolls were still collected. This is significant because this is one episode in Kentuckians history that violence did work. |
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| He was the democratic candidate in the late 1800's. He believed in reform and fighting for the little guy. The republican candidate won but Goebel appealed it. On his way to the appeal, he is shot and is killed. This is significant because it was such a huge battle between the two candidates and does not reflect well on Kentucky. |
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| In the early 1900's, the American Tobacco Company has a monopoly on tobacco and lowers prices. Tobacco farmers ban together and decide not to sell the company tobacco until they raise prices. In order to make sure ALL farmers were on board, the night riders terrorized the farmers and communities. This is significant because it shows our reputation for violence. |
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| White burley tobacco took over for hemp after the Civil War in the 19th century. Many people fully invested in growing and selling this tobacco. This is significant because it shows Kentucky's growth and the fact that Kentucky still stays very agricultural. |
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| This company in the late 1800's, buys land and clear cuts wood to transport and sell. This is significant because it shows the timber industry which was the first industry in Kentucky. This industry is short lived because we ran out of trees |
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| Around the late 1800s, He was an entreprenuer from Pike County. He buys coal many coal lands and resells the land. He becomes a middle man. This is significant because he is only buying mineral rights and not land and shows the fight between land and mineral rights. |
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| This was a contract that allowed mineral rights to be sold seperately from land rights. This caused people to ruin farmers land because they had mineral rights. It was ruled unconstitutional in 1988.This is significant because it showed the fight between land rights and mineral rights. |
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| every per tonage of coal removed from ground is taxed, put in a fund to fund different projects throughout the state. help set up plan for kentuckys future when coal is not viable anymore. 1970's. 50% went back to counties it came from. significant because idea that coal industry pay back into counties |
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This was an area in 1886 that Alexander Arthur wanted to grow as an industrial area. The railroad had recently come through here so people were interested in investing.
railroad had just come through here, so he easily got people to invest. People then poor in. However during the panic of 1893, investors pulled money out and moved away. The economy went downhill and crashed. This is significant because it was commonly repeated and devastated local economies. |
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| James Tate was the state treasurer for many years. The population trusted him and kept voting him into office. One day in 1888, he had a short trip planned to Cincinnati, but never returns. After investigation, it was found that he was not honest. He had stolen money, given friends loans and had not paid bills. He was impeached but never found. This is significant because it was clear proof that political reform was needed. |
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| She was woman in the 1900's who created the Frontier nursing service. This surface had nursing midwives who would visit pregnant woman for prenatal service and the deliver the baby. This is significant because it was very good nursing care and set the bar for pioneering other medical endeavors. |
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| 1874 local option; This was a policy that allows local communities to set their own policies on certain moral issues. It worked very well because the local places were able to decide what worked best for them. |
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| She was the daughter of Cassius Clay. When her father left her and her mother penniless, she was compelled to fight for women's rights. She establishes the Kentucky equal rights association. HOwever, she only supported voting to become legal state by state because of racism |
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| Anti-Evolution League of KY |
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| In the early 1925 trial, evolution was becoming a big topic. UK was teaching it so a law was proposed to outlaw it. This law was shot down. This is significant because it was the first instance of evolution being allowed in Kentucky. |
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| This was a strike by coal miners in the 1930's. The coal miners were not getting paid. The coal company cut rates. This is significant because it was big news everywhere. Many unions tried to help. |
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| In the 1930's, part of roosevelts new deal the government wanted to reduce amount of tobacco product. The government would give farmers money if they reduced production and took land out of production. It was voluntary. This is significant because it had an effect on the Kentucky economy and boosted the farmers income. |
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| In 1933, the Tennessee Valley Authority brought electricity to people. The TVA also built dams to keep from flooding. This is significant because it was part of the new deal. |
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| Happy Chandler was the governor in the 1930's. Everyone thought he was destined to be president. He runs for US Senator but loses. He is significant because a log happens under him, including Jackie Robinson |
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| In 1908 and 1909, experts went around to every county to give talks about why education is important. This is significant because it increased attendance, funding, and new high schools. |
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| In the 1900's Cora Wilson Stewart came up with the idea to education adults on moonlit nights. This becomes bigger than she thinks. This is significant because it becomes a huge movement and expands all across the state and even into prisons. |
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| This was a reform act in 1990. It reformed education in Kentucky. Funding and teacher's salaries increase. Schools are also getting social workers, counselors and technology. This is significant because although we were reforming education, we were behind the rest of the nation. |
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| Removal of Blacks from Corbin |
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| This was a time in the 1919 when most African Americans were kicked out of Corbin. The blacks were coming in for the jobs but the people kicked them out. Only three were allowed to stay because they had been there long and understood polite racism. This is significant because it is happening elsewhere as well. |
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| This law in 1904 set in segregation in schools. This was directed at Berea College. Any instutution, teacher or student who attended an unsegregated school would be fined. This is significant because it started segregation in Kentucky. |
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| In the mid 1900's, Lyman Johnson was an African American who was a great student. He wanted to attend Uk but they cannot admit him. They say they will send faculty to him so that he can get instruction. He said this was still not equal so he sues. The court says UK must allow Johnson in. This is significant because it is the start of the desegregation process. |
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| In 1954, this family bought a house. They transferred this house to a black family. The black family and Braden's get a lot of violence directed toward them. The Braden's are blamed for this. This is significant because it shows the measures taken to keep housing segregated. |
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| In the 1900's Muhammed Ali was a famous boxer. He was known for his good character and positive qualities. He refused to be drafted to fight the Vietnam War due to his religious beliefs. This is significant because African Americans usually were not this highly regarded during this period. |
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| 1930s Lyndon Johnson launched a war on poverty or the great society. Programs were started like subsidized housing and health care. A lot of the attention is on Indian Reserves, urban areas and Appalachia. This is significant because it showed that America's attention was on fixing poverty in their own backyard. However, this doesn't solve the poverty problem. |
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| In the late 20th century, she was an activist against strip mining. She stood in front of the bulldozers until she was arrested. This is significant because eventually, her actions led to a state and then a federal law being made regulating strip mining. |
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| During the Vietnam war, John Sherman Cooper initiated an amendment that would prevent troops from further invading into Cambodia. This was significant because it was an attempt to get the US out of the Vietnam War. |
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| started in 1875. In the 1900's the Kentucky Derby became prominent. This happens in Louisville at Churchill Downs where many horses and riders come to race. This is significant because it is an American symbol. It has lasted for so many years by accommodating to the changing times. |
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| In the mid 1900's, Bill Monroe was a musician. He was significant because he became the father of bluegrass music. |
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| He was the sheriff of harlan county during the bloody harlan strike in the 1930's. He did not support the strikes and would search people's homes for evidence of supporting the strike. This was significant because many felt what he was doing was an invasion and not right. |
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| stereotype of ky culture, part of how kentucky is seen nationally, weve become much more politically correct but this is still one group okay to make fun of. we say its harmless fun but it allows us to write off people instead of addressing the problem. all time |
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| in 1985, Toyota came to Georgetown. It was a manufacturer that gave a lot of incentives and tax breaks. This is significant because it created a more diverse economy in Kentucky. |
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| In 1875 the Kentucky Derby was started. Matt Winn was a symbol of the Kentucky Derby. He was the president of Churchill downs and used his marketing skills to bring a certain aura to the Derby. This is significant because he played a role in shaping the Kentucky Derby to become such an American symbol. |
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| This is a process that still occurs today in which coal companies remove the tops of mountains to gather coal. This is not good for the environment. This is significant because it has been a huge issue that people fight for and against. |
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| The Dreiser Committee was a group of writers who came to witness the desperate situation of striking Kentucky miners in 1931.They talked to many members of the mining community to get a sense of how they were oppressed. This is significant because they emphasized the desperate situation of the coal strike in Harlan County. |
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