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Unit 11 SS Tennessee in the 20th Century
Unit 11 SS Tennessee in the 20th Century
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1
Sun Studios was different from other studios because it allowed anyone to record there as long as they paid a fee.
True
False
2
Which area of Tennessee would you go to if you wanted to visit Carnton Plantation or Carter House?
Middle Tennessee
East Tennessee
West Tennessee
3
What do the 3 stars on the Tennessee flag represent?
three branches of government
three presidents from Tennessee
three grand divisions
three state birds
4
Which two music genres came out of Tennessee during this period?
Jazz and Classical
Country and Rock n' Roll
Rhythm and Blues and Rock n' Roll
Hip Hop and Rhythm and Blues
5
Why is Stax Records important?
because they broadcasted the Grand Ole Opry
because they marketed the music of Elvis
because they featured foreign recording stars
because they popularized rhythm and blues
6
Dolly Parton is known as a famous talk show host.
True
False
7
Alex Haley was known for
serving as our Vice President.
writing 2 important books.
serving as Tennessee governor.
being an athlete in the Olympics.
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East Tennesse is known for its rich soil, which is perfect for growing cotton.
False
True
9
You can visit Graceland when you go to
It's in Knoxville, or East Tennessee.
It's in Memphis, or west Tennessee.
It's in Nashville, or middle Tennessee.
10
How do the natural resources in East Tennessee differ from Middle Tennessee?
East Tennessee - timber and coal &Middle Tennessee raises livestock.
Middle Tennessee- healthcare and tourism East Tennessee- cotton and fish.
East Tennessee-coconuts & citrus fruits & Middle Tennessee- live music.
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You can find the Highland Rim in East Tennessee.
False
True
12
What makes up the Tennessee General Assembly or our legislative branch?
the Supreme Court and the governor.
the House and the Senate.
the governor and the Senate.
the governor and the House
13
You can find the Great Smoky Mountain National Park in East Tennessee.
True
False
14
In East Tennessee, what is an important crop?
timber
tobacco
sunflowers
soybeans
15
Wilma Rudolph is known for
serving as our Vice President.
writing two important books.
being an athlete in the Olympics.
serving as Tennessee governor.
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Oprah Winfrey is known for
hosting a very famous talk show and then starting a tv network.
writing 2 important books.
being an athlete in the Olympics.
being the governor of Tennessee.
17
Al Gore is well known for
All of the above.
His unsuccessful run for president in 2000.
His Vice Presidency under Bill Clinton.
His work in global warming.
18
Timber is the main natural resource found in East Tennessee.
True
False
19
Which branch of the Tennessee government makes the laws?
legislative
judicial
executive
