Kentucky

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/kentucky

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

Commonwealth: A political unit that is considered a state, often with a degree of self-governance.
Thoroughbred Horse Racing: A sport involving racing purebred horses, with Kentucky being a global leader.
Bourbon Production: The process of making bourbon whiskey, a signature product of Kentucky.
Bluegrass Music: A genre of American roots music originating in the Appalachian region, strongly associated with Kentucky.