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gem-squad_v2-train-108500
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Tennessee
Tennessee is known as the "Volunteer State", a nickname some claimed was earned during the War of 1812 because of the prominent role played by volunteer soldiers from Tennessee, especially during the Battle of New Orleans. Other sources differ on the origin of the state nickname; according to the Columbia Encyclopedia,...
Which local icon's death inspired many of the Tennessee volunteers during the Mexican-American War?
Which local icon's death inspired many of the Tennessee volunteers during the Mexican-American War?
[ "Which local icon's death inspired many of the Tennessee volunteers during the Mexican-American War?" ]
{ "text": [ "Davy Crockett" ], "answer_start": [ 609 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108501
572bdc34f182dd1900d7c790
Tennessee
The highest point in the state is Clingmans Dome at 6,643 feet (2,025 m). Clingmans Dome, which lies on Tennessee's eastern border, is the highest point on the Appalachian Trail, and is the third highest peak in the United States east of the Mississippi River. The state line between Tennessee and North Carolina crosses...
What is the elevation of Tennessee's highest point?
What is the elevation of Tennessee's highest point?
[ "What is the elevation of Tennessee's highest point?" ]
{ "text": [ "6,643 feet" ], "answer_start": [ 52 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108502
572bdc34f182dd1900d7c791
Tennessee
The highest point in the state is Clingmans Dome at 6,643 feet (2,025 m). Clingmans Dome, which lies on Tennessee's eastern border, is the highest point on the Appalachian Trail, and is the third highest peak in the United States east of the Mississippi River. The state line between Tennessee and North Carolina crosses...
What mountain in Tennessee is the Appalachian Trail's highest point?
What mountain in Tennessee is the Appalachian Trail's highest point?
[ "What mountain in Tennessee is the Appalachian Trail's highest point?" ]
{ "text": [ "Clingmans Dome" ], "answer_start": [ 34 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108503
572bdc34f182dd1900d7c792
Tennessee
The highest point in the state is Clingmans Dome at 6,643 feet (2,025 m). Clingmans Dome, which lies on Tennessee's eastern border, is the highest point on the Appalachian Trail, and is the third highest peak in the United States east of the Mississippi River. The state line between Tennessee and North Carolina crosses...
What river is situated on Tennessee point of lowest elevation?
What river is situated on Tennessee point of lowest elevation?
[ "What river is situated on Tennessee point of lowest elevation?" ]
{ "text": [ "Mississippi River" ], "answer_start": [ 365 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108504
572bdc34f182dd1900d7c793
Tennessee
The highest point in the state is Clingmans Dome at 6,643 feet (2,025 m). Clingmans Dome, which lies on Tennessee's eastern border, is the highest point on the Appalachian Trail, and is the third highest peak in the United States east of the Mississippi River. The state line between Tennessee and North Carolina crosses...
Which city marks the geographical center of Tennessee?
Which city marks the geographical center of Tennessee?
[ "Which city marks the geographical center of Tennessee?" ]
{ "text": [ "Murfreesboro" ], "answer_start": [ 524 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108505
572bdd2e2babe914003c295e
Tennessee
Stretching west from the Blue Ridge for approximately 55 miles (89 km) is the Ridge and Valley region, in which numerous tributaries join to form the Tennessee River in the Tennessee Valley. This area of Tennessee is covered by fertile valleys separated by wooded ridges, such as Bays Mountain and Clinch Mountain. The w...
Approximately how many miles long is Tennessee's Ridge and Valley region?
Approximately how many miles long is Tennessee's Ridge and Valley region?
[ "Approximately how many miles long is Tennessee's Ridge and Valley region?" ]
{ "text": [ "55" ], "answer_start": [ 54 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108506
572bdd2e2babe914003c295f
Tennessee
Stretching west from the Blue Ridge for approximately 55 miles (89 km) is the Ridge and Valley region, in which numerous tributaries join to form the Tennessee River in the Tennessee Valley. This area of Tennessee is covered by fertile valleys separated by wooded ridges, such as Bays Mountain and Clinch Mountain. The w...
What is the western part of the Tennessee Valley called?
What is the western part of the Tennessee Valley called?
[ "What is the western part of the Tennessee Valley called?" ]
{ "text": [ "the Great Valley" ], "answer_start": [ 436 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108507
572bdd2e2babe914003c2960
Tennessee
Stretching west from the Blue Ridge for approximately 55 miles (89 km) is the Ridge and Valley region, in which numerous tributaries join to form the Tennessee River in the Tennessee Valley. This area of Tennessee is covered by fertile valleys separated by wooded ridges, such as Bays Mountain and Clinch Mountain. The w...
Which city is Tennessee's fourth largest?
Which city is Tennessee's fourth largest?
[ "Which city is Tennessee's fourth largest?" ]
{ "text": [ "Chattanooga" ], "answer_start": [ 581 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108508
572bdd2e2babe914003c2961
Tennessee
Stretching west from the Blue Ridge for approximately 55 miles (89 km) is the Ridge and Valley region, in which numerous tributaries join to form the Tennessee River in the Tennessee Valley. This area of Tennessee is covered by fertile valleys separated by wooded ridges, such as Bays Mountain and Clinch Mountain. The w...
Together, Bristol, Johnson City, and Kingsport are known by what name?
Together, Bristol, Johnson City, and Kingsport are known by what name?
[ "Together, Bristol, Johnson City, and Kingsport are known by what name?" ]
{ "text": [ "the Tri-Cities" ], "answer_start": [ 651 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108509
572bdd2e2babe914003c2962
Tennessee
Stretching west from the Blue Ridge for approximately 55 miles (89 km) is the Ridge and Valley region, in which numerous tributaries join to form the Tennessee River in the Tennessee Valley. This area of Tennessee is covered by fertile valleys separated by wooded ridges, such as Bays Mountain and Clinch Mountain. The w...
What river forms in the Tennessee Valley?
What river forms in the Tennessee Valley?
[ "What river forms in the Tennessee Valley?" ]
{ "text": [ "Tennessee River" ], "answer_start": [ 150 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108510
572beeb22babe914003c2968
Tennessee
East Tennessee has several important transportation links with Middle and West Tennessee, as well as the rest of the nation and the world, including several major airports and interstates. Knoxville's McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) and Chattanooga's Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA), as well as the Tri-Cities' Tri-Cit...
Which Tennessee airport has the code TYS?
Which Tennessee airport has the code TYS?
[ "Which Tennessee airport has the code TYS?" ]
{ "text": [ "McGhee Tyson Airport" ], "answer_start": [ 201 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108511
572beeb22babe914003c2969
Tennessee
East Tennessee has several important transportation links with Middle and West Tennessee, as well as the rest of the nation and the world, including several major airports and interstates. Knoxville's McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) and Chattanooga's Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA), as well as the Tri-Cities' Tri-Cit...
What is the name of the airport serving Chattanooga, TN?
What is the name of the airport serving Chattanooga, TN?
[ "What is the name of the airport serving Chattanooga, TN?" ]
{ "text": [ "Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport" ], "answer_start": [ 246 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108512
572beeb22babe914003c296a
Tennessee
East Tennessee has several important transportation links with Middle and West Tennessee, as well as the rest of the nation and the world, including several major airports and interstates. Knoxville's McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) and Chattanooga's Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA), as well as the Tri-Cities' Tri-Cit...
What interstate highways cross the Grand Division in Tennessee?
What interstate highways cross the Grand Division in Tennessee?
[ "What interstate highways cross the Grand Division in Tennessee?" ]
{ "text": [ "I-24, I-81, I-40, I-75, and I-26" ], "answer_start": [ 394 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108513
572beeb22babe914003c296b
Tennessee
East Tennessee has several important transportation links with Middle and West Tennessee, as well as the rest of the nation and the world, including several major airports and interstates. Knoxville's McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) and Chattanooga's Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA), as well as the Tri-Cities' Tri-Cit...
An airport with which code serves the Tri-Cities area in Tennessee?
An airport with which code serves the Tri-Cities area in Tennessee?
[ "An airport with which code serves the Tri-Cities area in Tennessee?" ]
{ "text": [ "TRI" ], "answer_start": [ 342 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108514
572befb7dfb02c14005c6af3
Tennessee
The easternmost section, about 10 miles (16 km) in width, consists of hilly land that runs along the western bank of the Tennessee River. To the west of this narrow strip of land is a wide area of rolling hills and streams that stretches all the way to the Mississippi River; this area is called the Tennessee Bottoms or...
What is the lowland area of Tennessee between the Tennessee River and Mississippi River called?
What is the lowland area of Tennessee between the Tennessee River and Mississippi River called?
[ "What is the lowland area of Tennessee between the Tennessee River and Mississippi River called?" ]
{ "text": [ "Tennessee Bottoms" ], "answer_start": [ 300 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108515
572befb7dfb02c14005c6af4
Tennessee
The easternmost section, about 10 miles (16 km) in width, consists of hilly land that runs along the western bank of the Tennessee River. To the west of this narrow strip of land is a wide area of rolling hills and streams that stretches all the way to the Mississippi River; this area is called the Tennessee Bottoms or...
What geographical region lies west of the Tennessee bottom land?
What geographical region lies west of the Tennessee bottom land?
[ "What geographical region lies west of the Tennessee bottom land?" ]
{ "text": [ "Mississippi Alluvial Plain" ], "answer_start": [ 455 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108516
572befb7dfb02c14005c6af5
Tennessee
The easternmost section, about 10 miles (16 km) in width, consists of hilly land that runs along the western bank of the Tennessee River. To the west of this narrow strip of land is a wide area of rolling hills and streams that stretches all the way to the Mississippi River; this area is called the Tennessee Bottoms or...
What maximum elevation is the land in the Mississippi Alluvial Plain?
What maximum elevation is the land in the Mississippi Alluvial Plain?
[ "What maximum elevation is the land in the Mississippi Alluvial Plain?" ]
{ "text": [ "300 feet (90 m) above sea level" ], "answer_start": [ 493 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108517
572befb7dfb02c14005c6af6
Tennessee
The easternmost section, about 10 miles (16 km) in width, consists of hilly land that runs along the western bank of the Tennessee River. To the west of this narrow strip of land is a wide area of rolling hills and streams that stretches all the way to the Mississippi River; this area is called the Tennessee Bottoms or...
What city is central to the economy of West Tennessee?
What city is central to the economy of West Tennessee?
[ "What city is central to the economy of West Tennessee?" ]
{ "text": [ "Memphis" ], "answer_start": [ 624 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108518
572bf00d2babe914003c2970
Tennessee
Most of the state has a humid subtropical climate, with the exception of some of the higher elevations in the Appalachians, which are classified as having a mountain temperate climate or a humid continental climate due to cooler temperatures. The Gulf of Mexico is the dominant factor in the climate of Tennessee, with w...
What is the most common climate across Tennessee?
What is the most common climate across Tennessee?
[ "What is the most common climate across Tennessee?" ]
{ "text": [ "humid subtropical" ], "answer_start": [ 24 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108519
572cad3cdfb02c14005c6bf7
Tennessee
Most of the state has a humid subtropical climate, with the exception of some of the higher elevations in the Appalachians, which are classified as having a mountain temperate climate or a humid continental climate due to cooler temperatures. The Gulf of Mexico is the dominant factor in the climate of Tennessee, with w...
Most of Tennessee has which type of climate?
Most of Tennessee has which type of climate?
[ "Most of Tennessee has which type of climate?" ]
{ "text": [ "humid subtropical" ], "answer_start": [ 24 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108520
572cad3cdfb02c14005c6bf8
Tennessee
Most of the state has a humid subtropical climate, with the exception of some of the higher elevations in the Appalachians, which are classified as having a mountain temperate climate or a humid continental climate due to cooler temperatures. The Gulf of Mexico is the dominant factor in the climate of Tennessee, with w...
Which mountains contain those parts of Tennessee with a temperate climate?
Which mountains contain those parts of Tennessee with a temperate climate?
[ "Which mountains contain those parts of Tennessee with a temperate climate?" ]
{ "text": [ "Appalachians" ], "answer_start": [ 110 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108521
572cad3cdfb02c14005c6bf9
Tennessee
Most of the state has a humid subtropical climate, with the exception of some of the higher elevations in the Appalachians, which are classified as having a mountain temperate climate or a humid continental climate due to cooler temperatures. The Gulf of Mexico is the dominant factor in the climate of Tennessee, with w...
Which body of ocean water affects Tennessee's climate the most?
Which body of ocean water affects Tennessee's climate the most?
[ "Which body of ocean water affects Tennessee's climate the most?" ]
{ "text": [ "Gulf of Mexico" ], "answer_start": [ 247 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108522
572cad3cdfb02c14005c6bfa
Tennessee
Most of the state has a humid subtropical climate, with the exception of some of the higher elevations in the Appalachians, which are classified as having a mountain temperate climate or a humid continental climate due to cooler temperatures. The Gulf of Mexico is the dominant factor in the climate of Tennessee, with w...
Which range of months is Tennessee's wettest?
Which range of months is Tennessee's wettest?
[ "Which range of months is Tennessee's wettest?" ]
{ "text": [ "between December and April" ], "answer_start": [ 601 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108523
572cad3cdfb02c14005c6bfb
Tennessee
Most of the state has a humid subtropical climate, with the exception of some of the higher elevations in the Appalachians, which are classified as having a mountain temperate climate or a humid continental climate due to cooler temperatures. The Gulf of Mexico is the dominant factor in the climate of Tennessee, with w...
What is Tennessee's average annual precipitation in inches?
What is Tennessee's average annual precipitation in inches?
[ "What is Tennessee's average annual precipitation in inches?" ]
{ "text": [ "50" ], "answer_start": [ 713 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108524
572bf16ef182dd1900d7c798
Tennessee
Summers in the state are generally hot and humid, with most of the state averaging a high of around 90 °F (32 °C) during the summer months. Winters tend to be mild to cool, increasing in coolness at higher elevations. Generally, for areas outside the highest mountains, the average overnight lows are near freezing for m...
What is Tennessee's average high temperature in degree Celsius during the summer?
What is Tennessee's average high temperature in degree Celsius during the summer?
[ "What is Tennessee's average high temperature in degree Celsius during the summer?" ]
{ "text": [ "32" ], "answer_start": [ 107 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108525
572bf16ef182dd1900d7c799
Tennessee
Summers in the state are generally hot and humid, with most of the state averaging a high of around 90 °F (32 °C) during the summer months. Winters tend to be mild to cool, increasing in coolness at higher elevations. Generally, for areas outside the highest mountains, the average overnight lows are near freezing for m...
What is the highest temperature ever recorded in Tennessee?
What is the highest temperature ever recorded in Tennessee?
[ "What is the highest temperature ever recorded in Tennessee?" ]
{ "text": [ "113 °F (45 °C)" ], "answer_start": [ 374 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108526
572bf16ef182dd1900d7c79a
Tennessee
Summers in the state are generally hot and humid, with most of the state averaging a high of around 90 °F (32 °C) during the summer months. Winters tend to be mild to cool, increasing in coolness at higher elevations. Generally, for areas outside the highest mountains, the average overnight lows are near freezing for m...
Where was the highest known temperature in Tennessee recorded?
Where was the highest known temperature in Tennessee recorded?
[ "Where was the highest known temperature in Tennessee recorded?" ]
{ "text": [ "Perryville" ], "answer_start": [ 392 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108527
572bf16ef182dd1900d7c79b
Tennessee
Summers in the state are generally hot and humid, with most of the state averaging a high of around 90 °F (32 °C) during the summer months. Winters tend to be mild to cool, increasing in coolness at higher elevations. Generally, for areas outside the highest mountains, the average overnight lows are near freezing for m...
What Fahrenheit temperature is the lowest ever recorded in Tennessee?
What Fahrenheit temperature is the lowest ever recorded in Tennessee?
[ "What Fahrenheit temperature is the lowest ever recorded in Tennessee?" ]
{ "text": [ "−32 °F" ], "answer_start": [ 462 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108528
572bf16ef182dd1900d7c79c
Tennessee
Summers in the state are generally hot and humid, with most of the state averaging a high of around 90 °F (32 °C) during the summer months. Winters tend to be mild to cool, increasing in coolness at higher elevations. Generally, for areas outside the highest mountains, the average overnight lows are near freezing for m...
Where in Tennessee did the temperature reach -36 degrees Celsius in December of 1917?
Where in Tennessee did the temperature reach -36 degrees Celsius in December of 1917?
[ "Where in Tennessee did the temperature reach -36 degrees Celsius in December of 1917?" ]
{ "text": [ "Mountain City" ], "answer_start": [ 481 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108529
572bf2712babe914003c2972
Tennessee
While the state is far enough from the coast to avoid any direct impact from a hurricane, the location of the state makes it likely to be impacted from the remnants of tropical cyclones which weaken over land and can cause significant rainfall, such as Tropical Storm Chris in 1982 and Hurricane Opal in 1995. The state ...
Which hurricane brought damaging rains to Tennessee in 1995?
Which hurricane brought damaging rains to Tennessee in 1995?
[ "Which hurricane brought damaging rains to Tennessee in 1995?" ]
{ "text": [ "Hurricane Opal" ], "answer_start": [ 286 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108530
572bf2712babe914003c2973
Tennessee
While the state is far enough from the coast to avoid any direct impact from a hurricane, the location of the state makes it likely to be impacted from the remnants of tropical cyclones which weaken over land and can cause significant rainfall, such as Tropical Storm Chris in 1982 and Hurricane Opal in 1995. The state ...
On average, how many days each year are there thunderstorms in Tennessee?
On average, how many days each year are there thunderstorms in Tennessee?
[ "On average, how many days each year are there thunderstorms in Tennessee?" ]
{ "text": [ "50" ], "answer_start": [ 336 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108531
572bf2712babe914003c2974
Tennessee
While the state is far enough from the coast to avoid any direct impact from a hurricane, the location of the state makes it likely to be impacted from the remnants of tropical cyclones which weaken over land and can cause significant rainfall, such as Tropical Storm Chris in 1982 and Hurricane Opal in 1995. The state ...
Which parts of Tennessee are most threatened by tornadoes?
Which parts of Tennessee are most threatened by tornadoes?
[ "Which parts of Tennessee are most threatened by tornadoes?" ]
{ "text": [ "West and Middle Tennessee" ], "answer_start": [ 485 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108532
572bf2712babe914003c2975
Tennessee
While the state is far enough from the coast to avoid any direct impact from a hurricane, the location of the state makes it likely to be impacted from the remnants of tropical cyclones which weaken over land and can cause significant rainfall, such as Tropical Storm Chris in 1982 and Hurricane Opal in 1995. The state ...
How many tornadoes strike in Tennessee in an average year?
How many tornadoes strike in Tennessee in an average year?
[ "How many tornadoes strike in Tennessee in an average year?" ]
{ "text": [ "15" ], "answer_start": [ 716 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108533
572bf2712babe914003c2976
Tennessee
While the state is far enough from the coast to avoid any direct impact from a hurricane, the location of the state makes it likely to be impacted from the remnants of tropical cyclones which weaken over land and can cause significant rainfall, such as Tropical Storm Chris in 1982 and Hurricane Opal in 1995. The state ...
What year in the 1990s did an unusual blizzard visit Tennessee?
What year in the 1990s did an unusual blizzard visit Tennessee?
[ "What year in the 1990s did an unusual blizzard visit Tennessee?" ]
{ "text": [ "1993" ], "answer_start": [ 942 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108534
572bf39cdfb02c14005c6afb
Tennessee
The capital is Nashville, though Knoxville, Kingston, and Murfreesboro have all served as state capitals in the past. Memphis has the largest population of any city in the state. Nashville's 13-county metropolitan area has been the state's largest since c. 1990. Chattanooga and Knoxville, both in the eastern part of th...
Which cities other than Knoxville have been the capital of Tennessee?
Which cities other than Knoxville have been the capital of Tennessee?
[ "Which cities other than Knoxville have been the capital of Tennessee?" ]
{ "text": [ "Knoxville, Kingston, and Murfreesboro" ], "answer_start": [ 33 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108535
572bf39cdfb02c14005c6afc
Tennessee
The capital is Nashville, though Knoxville, Kingston, and Murfreesboro have all served as state capitals in the past. Memphis has the largest population of any city in the state. Nashville's 13-county metropolitan area has been the state's largest since c. 1990. Chattanooga and Knoxville, both in the eastern part of th...
How many counties are part of Nashville's metropolitan area?
How many counties are part of Nashville's metropolitan area?
[ "How many counties are part of Nashville's metropolitan area?" ]
{ "text": [ "13" ], "answer_start": [ 191 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108536
572bf39cdfb02c14005c6afd
Tennessee
The capital is Nashville, though Knoxville, Kingston, and Murfreesboro have all served as state capitals in the past. Memphis has the largest population of any city in the state. Nashville's 13-county metropolitan area has been the state's largest since c. 1990. Chattanooga and Knoxville, both in the eastern part of th...
What distance in miles is Clarksville, TN from Nashville?
What distance in miles is Clarksville, TN from Nashville?
[ "What distance in miles is Clarksville, TN from Nashville?" ]
{ "text": [ "45" ], "answer_start": [ 507 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108537
572bf39cdfb02c14005c6afe
Tennessee
The capital is Nashville, though Knoxville, Kingston, and Murfreesboro have all served as state capitals in the past. Memphis has the largest population of any city in the state. Nashville's 13-county metropolitan area has been the state's largest since c. 1990. Chattanooga and Knoxville, both in the eastern part of th...
Which city is Tennessee's sixth largest by population?
Which city is Tennessee's sixth largest by population?
[ "Which city is Tennessee's sixth largest by population?" ]
{ "text": [ "Murfreesboro" ], "answer_start": [ 548 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108538
572bf39cdfb02c14005c6aff
Tennessee
The capital is Nashville, though Knoxville, Kingston, and Murfreesboro have all served as state capitals in the past. Memphis has the largest population of any city in the state. Nashville's 13-county metropolitan area has been the state's largest since c. 1990. Chattanooga and Knoxville, both in the eastern part of th...
Which two of the six most populous Tennessee cities are nearest the Great Smoky Mountains?
Which two of the six most populous Tennessee cities are nearest the Great Smoky Mountains?
[ "Which two of the six most populous Tennessee cities are nearest the Great Smoky Mountains?" ]
{ "text": [ "Chattanooga and Knoxville" ], "answer_start": [ 263 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108539
572bf4da750c471900ed4c3a
Tennessee
The area now known as Tennessee was first inhabited by Paleo-Indians nearly 12,000 years ago. The names of the cultural groups that inhabited the area between first settlement and the time of European contact are unknown, but several distinct cultural phases have been named by archaeologists, including Archaic (8000–10...
How many years ago was Tennessee first inhabited by humans?
How many years ago was Tennessee first inhabited by humans?
[ "How many years ago was Tennessee first inhabited by humans?" ]
{ "text": [ "12,000" ], "answer_start": [ 76 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108540
572bf4da750c471900ed4c3b
Tennessee
The area now known as Tennessee was first inhabited by Paleo-Indians nearly 12,000 years ago. The names of the cultural groups that inhabited the area between first settlement and the time of European contact are unknown, but several distinct cultural phases have been named by archaeologists, including Archaic (8000–10...
What time period corresponds with the Mississippian cultural phase in early Tennessee history?
What time period corresponds with the Mississippian cultural phase in early Tennessee history?
[ "What time period corresponds with the Mississippian cultural phase in early Tennessee history?" ]
{ "text": [ "1000–1600 AD" ], "answer_start": [ 375 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108541
572bf4da750c471900ed4c3c
Tennessee
The area now known as Tennessee was first inhabited by Paleo-Indians nearly 12,000 years ago. The names of the cultural groups that inhabited the area between first settlement and the time of European contact are unknown, but several distinct cultural phases have been named by archaeologists, including Archaic (8000–10...
Which Native American people are the first group to inhabit Tennessee that we know by name?
Which Native American people are the first group to inhabit Tennessee that we know by name?
[ "Which Native American people are the first group to inhabit Tennessee that we know by name?" ]
{ "text": [ "Muscogee" ], "answer_start": [ 444 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108542
572bf4da750c471900ed4c3d
Tennessee
The area now known as Tennessee was first inhabited by Paleo-Indians nearly 12,000 years ago. The names of the cultural groups that inhabited the area between first settlement and the time of European contact are unknown, but several distinct cultural phases have been named by archaeologists, including Archaic (8000–10...
What do archaeologists call the cultural phase of the inhabitants of Tennessee between 1000 BC and 1000 AD?
What do archaeologists call the cultural phase of the inhabitants of Tennessee between 1000 BC and 1000 AD?
[ "What do archaeologists call the cultural phase of the inhabitants of Tennessee between 1000 BC and 1000 AD?" ]
{ "text": [ "Woodland" ], "answer_start": [ 328 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108543
572bf5e2dfb02c14005c6b05
Tennessee
The first recorded European excursions into what is now called Tennessee were three expeditions led by Spanish explorers, namely Hernando de Soto in 1540, Tristan de Luna in 1559, and Juan Pardo in 1567. Pardo recorded the name "Tanasqui" from a local Indian village, which evolved to the state's current name. At that t...
Which European nationality first explored the Tennessee region?
Which European nationality first explored the Tennessee region?
[ "Which European nationality first explored the Tennessee region?" ]
{ "text": [ "Spanish" ], "answer_start": [ 103 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108544
572bf5e2dfb02c14005c6b06
Tennessee
The first recorded European excursions into what is now called Tennessee were three expeditions led by Spanish explorers, namely Hernando de Soto in 1540, Tristan de Luna in 1559, and Juan Pardo in 1567. Pardo recorded the name "Tanasqui" from a local Indian village, which evolved to the state's current name. At that t...
Which year did Hernando de Soto explore Tennessee?
Which year did Hernando de Soto explore Tennessee?
[ "Which year did Hernando de Soto explore Tennessee?" ]
{ "text": [ "1540" ], "answer_start": [ 149 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108545
572bf5e2dfb02c14005c6b07
Tennessee
The first recorded European excursions into what is now called Tennessee were three expeditions led by Spanish explorers, namely Hernando de Soto in 1540, Tristan de Luna in 1559, and Juan Pardo in 1567. Pardo recorded the name "Tanasqui" from a local Indian village, which evolved to the state's current name. At that t...
Which Native American peoples were living in Tennessee when Juan Pardo explored the area?
Which Native American peoples were living in Tennessee when Juan Pardo explored the area?
[ "Which Native American peoples were living in Tennessee when Juan Pardo explored the area?" ]
{ "text": [ "Muscogee and Yuchi" ], "answer_start": [ 362 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108546
572bf5e2dfb02c14005c6b08
Tennessee
The first recorded European excursions into what is now called Tennessee were three expeditions led by Spanish explorers, namely Hernando de Soto in 1540, Tristan de Luna in 1559, and Juan Pardo in 1567. Pardo recorded the name "Tanasqui" from a local Indian village, which evolved to the state's current name. At that t...
Which Native American people left Tennessee for the Virginia area because of encroaching Europeans?
Which Native American people left Tennessee for the Virginia area because of encroaching Europeans?
[ "Which Native American people left Tennessee for the Virginia area because of encroaching Europeans?" ]
{ "text": [ "Cherokee" ], "answer_start": [ 563 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108547
572bf5e2dfb02c14005c6b09
Tennessee
The first recorded European excursions into what is now called Tennessee were three expeditions led by Spanish explorers, namely Hernando de Soto in 1540, Tristan de Luna in 1559, and Juan Pardo in 1567. Pardo recorded the name "Tanasqui" from a local Indian village, which evolved to the state's current name. At that t...
By which year had most of the Native Americans been forced out of the Tennessee region?
By which year had most of the Native Americans been forced out of the Tennessee region?
[ "By which year had most of the Native Americans been forced out of the Tennessee region?" ]
{ "text": [ "1838" ], "answer_start": [ 834 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108548
572bf76c750c471900ed4c42
Tennessee
The first British settlement in what is now Tennessee was built in 1756 by settlers from the colony of South Carolina at Fort Loudoun, near present-day Vonore. Fort Loudoun became the westernmost British outpost to that date. The fort was designed by John William Gerard de Brahm and constructed by forces under British ...
In which year did the British first settle in what would become Tennessee?
In which year did the British first settle in what would become Tennessee?
[ "In which year did the British first settle in what would become Tennessee?" ]
{ "text": [ "1756" ], "answer_start": [ 67 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108549
572bf76c750c471900ed4c43
Tennessee
The first British settlement in what is now Tennessee was built in 1756 by settlers from the colony of South Carolina at Fort Loudoun, near present-day Vonore. Fort Loudoun became the westernmost British outpost to that date. The fort was designed by John William Gerard de Brahm and constructed by forces under British ...
What was the name of the first British settlement in what is now Tennessee?
What was the name of the first British settlement in what is now Tennessee?
[ "What was the name of the first British settlement in what is now Tennessee?" ]
{ "text": [ "Fort Loudoun" ], "answer_start": [ 121 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108550
572bf76c750c471900ed4c44
Tennessee
The first British settlement in what is now Tennessee was built in 1756 by settlers from the colony of South Carolina at Fort Loudoun, near present-day Vonore. Fort Loudoun became the westernmost British outpost to that date. The fort was designed by John William Gerard de Brahm and constructed by forces under British ...
Which British officer oversaw the construction of Fort Loudoun?
Which British officer oversaw the construction of Fort Loudoun?
[ "Which British officer oversaw the construction of Fort Loudoun?" ]
{ "text": [ "Captain Raymond Demeré" ], "answer_start": [ 320 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108551
572bf76c750c471900ed4c45
Tennessee
The first British settlement in what is now Tennessee was built in 1756 by settlers from the colony of South Carolina at Fort Loudoun, near present-day Vonore. Fort Loudoun became the westernmost British outpost to that date. The fort was designed by John William Gerard de Brahm and constructed by forces under British ...
Which Cherokee faction forced the surrender of Fort Loudoun in 1760?
Which Cherokee faction forced the surrender of Fort Loudoun in 1760?
[ "Which Cherokee faction forced the surrender of Fort Loudoun in 1760?" ]
{ "text": [ "Overhill Cherokees" ], "answer_start": [ 526 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108552
572bf76c750c471900ed4c46
Tennessee
The first British settlement in what is now Tennessee was built in 1756 by settlers from the colony of South Carolina at Fort Loudoun, near present-day Vonore. Fort Loudoun became the westernmost British outpost to that date. The fort was designed by John William Gerard de Brahm and constructed by forces under British ...
Which British commanding officer was killed the day after Cherokee took Fort Loudon in 1760?
Which British commanding officer was killed the day after Cherokee took Fort Loudon in 1760?
[ "Which British commanding officer was killed the day after Cherokee took Fort Loudon in 1760?" ]
{ "text": [ "Captain Paul Demeré" ], "answer_start": [ 641 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108553
572bf9b1dfb02c14005c6b15
Tennessee
During the American Revolutionary War, Fort Watauga at Sycamore Shoals (in present-day Elizabethton) was attacked (1776) by Dragging Canoe and his warring faction of Cherokee who were aligned with the British Loyalists. These renegade Cherokee were referred to by settlers as the Chickamauga. They opposed North Carolina...
What did American settlers call the Cherokee who attacked Fort Watuaga in 1776?
What did American settlers call the Cherokee who attacked Fort Watuaga in 1776?
[ "What did American settlers call the Cherokee who attacked Fort Watuaga in 1776?" ]
{ "text": [ "the Chickamauga" ], "answer_start": [ 276 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108554
572bf9b1dfb02c14005c6b16
Tennessee
During the American Revolutionary War, Fort Watauga at Sycamore Shoals (in present-day Elizabethton) was attacked (1776) by Dragging Canoe and his warring faction of Cherokee who were aligned with the British Loyalists. These renegade Cherokee were referred to by settlers as the Chickamauga. They opposed North Carolina...
Who lead the Cherokee attack on Fort Watuaga in 1776?
Who lead the Cherokee attack on Fort Watuaga in 1776?
[ "Who lead the Cherokee attack on Fort Watuaga in 1776?" ]
{ "text": [ "Dragging Canoe" ], "answer_start": [ 124 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108555
572bf9b1dfb02c14005c6b17
Tennessee
During the American Revolutionary War, Fort Watauga at Sycamore Shoals (in present-day Elizabethton) was attacked (1776) by Dragging Canoe and his warring faction of Cherokee who were aligned with the British Loyalists. These renegade Cherokee were referred to by settlers as the Chickamauga. They opposed North Carolina...
What was the name of the Chickamauga leader's cousin who helped settlers escape his raids?
What was the name of the Chickamauga leader's cousin who helped settlers escape his raids?
[ "What was the name of the Chickamauga leader's cousin who helped settlers escape his raids?" ]
{ "text": [ "Nancy Ward" ], "answer_start": [ 561 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108556
572bf9b1dfb02c14005c6b18
Tennessee
During the American Revolutionary War, Fort Watauga at Sycamore Shoals (in present-day Elizabethton) was attacked (1776) by Dragging Canoe and his warring faction of Cherokee who were aligned with the British Loyalists. These renegade Cherokee were referred to by settlers as the Chickamauga. They opposed North Carolina...
Who left Fort Watuaga, crossed the Appalachians, and attacked the British army in South Carolina in 1780?
Who left Fort Watuaga, crossed the Appalachians, and attacked the British army in South Carolina in 1780?
[ "Who left Fort Watuaga, crossed the Appalachians, and attacked the British army in South Carolina in 1780?" ]
{ "text": [ "Overmountain Men" ], "answer_start": [ 669 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108557
572bf9b1dfb02c14005c6b19
Tennessee
During the American Revolutionary War, Fort Watauga at Sycamore Shoals (in present-day Elizabethton) was attacked (1776) by Dragging Canoe and his warring faction of Cherokee who were aligned with the British Loyalists. These renegade Cherokee were referred to by settlers as the Chickamauga. They opposed North Carolina...
Who lost the Battle of Kings Mountain in South Carolina?
Who lost the Battle of Kings Mountain in South Carolina?
[ "Who lost the Battle of Kings Mountain in South Carolina?" ]
{ "text": [ "the British Army" ], "answer_start": [ 772 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108558
572bfb8c750c471900ed4c60
Tennessee
Three counties of the Washington District (now part of Tennessee) broke off from North Carolina in 1784 and formed the State of Franklin. Efforts to obtain admission to the Union failed, and the counties (now numbering eight) had re-joined North Carolina by 1789. North Carolina ceded the area to the federal government ...
What was the name of the state that three North Carolina counties hoped to form in 1784?
What was the name of the state that three North Carolina counties hoped to form in 1784?
[ "What was the name of the state that three North Carolina counties hoped to form in 1784?" ]
{ "text": [ "Franklin" ], "answer_start": [ 128 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108559
572bfb8c750c471900ed4c61
Tennessee
Three counties of the Washington District (now part of Tennessee) broke off from North Carolina in 1784 and formed the State of Franklin. Efforts to obtain admission to the Union failed, and the counties (now numbering eight) had re-joined North Carolina by 1789. North Carolina ceded the area to the federal government ...
What was the name given to the land that North Carolina transferred to the federal government in 1790?
What was the name given to the land that North Carolina transferred to the federal government in 1790?
[ "What was the name given to the land that North Carolina transferred to the federal government in 1790?" ]
{ "text": [ "Southwest Territory" ], "answer_start": [ 367 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108560
572bfb8c750c471900ed4c62
Tennessee
Three counties of the Washington District (now part of Tennessee) broke off from North Carolina in 1784 and formed the State of Franklin. Efforts to obtain admission to the Union failed, and the counties (now numbering eight) had re-joined North Carolina by 1789. North Carolina ceded the area to the federal government ...
What town marked the western extent of the Cumberland Settlements?
What town marked the western extent of the Cumberland Settlements?
[ "What town marked the western extent of the Cumberland Settlements?" ]
{ "text": [ "French Lick" ], "answer_start": [ 638 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108561
572bfb8c750c471900ed4c63
Tennessee
Three counties of the Washington District (now part of Tennessee) broke off from North Carolina in 1784 and formed the State of Franklin. Efforts to obtain admission to the Union failed, and the counties (now numbering eight) had re-joined North Carolina by 1789. North Carolina ceded the area to the federal government ...
What other name does the North Carolina Road share with Daniel Boone's passage through the Cumberland Gap?
What other name does the North Carolina Road share with Daniel Boone's passage through the Cumberland Gap?
[ "What other name does the North Carolina Road share with Daniel Boone's passage through the Cumberland Gap?" ]
{ "text": [ "Wilderness Road" ], "answer_start": [ 749 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108562
572bfdb3750c471900ed4c68
Tennessee
Tennessee was admitted to the Union on June 1, 1796 as the 16th state. It was the first state created from territory under the jurisdiction of the United States federal government. Apart from the former Thirteen Colonies only Vermont and Kentucky predate Tennessee's statehood, and neither was ever a federal territory. ...
Which state was the first formed out of federally controlled territory?
Which state was the first formed out of federally controlled territory?
[ "Which state was the first formed out of federally controlled territory?" ]
{ "text": [ "Tennessee" ], "answer_start": [ 0 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108563
572bfdb3750c471900ed4c69
Tennessee
Tennessee was admitted to the Union on June 1, 1796 as the 16th state. It was the first state created from territory under the jurisdiction of the United States federal government. Apart from the former Thirteen Colonies only Vermont and Kentucky predate Tennessee's statehood, and neither was ever a federal territory. ...
In addition to the original thirteen, which two states were admitted to the union before Tennessee?
In addition to the original thirteen, which two states were admitted to the union before Tennessee?
[ "In addition to the original thirteen, which two states were admitted to the union before Tennessee?" ]
{ "text": [ "Vermont and Kentucky" ], "answer_start": [ 226 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108564
572bfdb3750c471900ed4c6a
Tennessee
Tennessee was admitted to the Union on June 1, 1796 as the 16th state. It was the first state created from territory under the jurisdiction of the United States federal government. Apart from the former Thirteen Colonies only Vermont and Kentucky predate Tennessee's statehood, and neither was ever a federal territory. ...
Which mountain marked the starting point of the Tennessee border described by the state constitution?
Which mountain marked the starting point of the Tennessee border described by the state constitution?
[ "Which mountain marked the starting point of the Tennessee border described by the state constitution?" ]
{ "text": [ "Stone Mountain" ], "answer_start": [ 513 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108565
572bfdb3750c471900ed4c6b
Tennessee
Tennessee was admitted to the Union on June 1, 1796 as the 16th state. It was the first state created from territory under the jurisdiction of the United States federal government. Apart from the former Thirteen Colonies only Vermont and Kentucky predate Tennessee's statehood, and neither was ever a federal territory. ...
When Tennessee's border was first defined, territory west of which river was considered for future annexation?
When Tennessee's border was first defined, territory west of which river was considered for future annexation?
[ "When Tennessee's border was first defined, territory west of which river was considered for future annexation?" ]
{ "text": [ "Mississippi River" ], "answer_start": [ 1229 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108566
572bff69dfb02c14005c6b33
Tennessee
During the administration of U.S. President Martin Van Buren, nearly 17,000 Cherokees—along with approximately 2,000 black slaves owned by Cherokees—were uprooted from their homes between 1838 and 1839 and were forced by the U.S. military to march from "emigration depots" in Eastern Tennessee (such as Fort Cass) toward...
Which US President oversaw the forced westward relocation of Cherokees beginning in 1838?
Which US President oversaw the forced westward relocation of Cherokees beginning in 1838?
[ "Which US President oversaw the forced westward relocation of Cherokees beginning in 1838?" ]
{ "text": [ "Martin Van Buren" ], "answer_start": [ 44 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108567
572bff69dfb02c14005c6b34
Tennessee
During the administration of U.S. President Martin Van Buren, nearly 17,000 Cherokees—along with approximately 2,000 black slaves owned by Cherokees—were uprooted from their homes between 1838 and 1839 and were forced by the U.S. military to march from "emigration depots" in Eastern Tennessee (such as Fort Cass) toward...
How many Cherokee-owned black slaves were also relocated between 1838 and 1839?
How many Cherokee-owned black slaves were also relocated between 1838 and 1839?
[ "How many Cherokee-owned black slaves were also relocated between 1838 and 1839?" ]
{ "text": [ "2,000" ], "answer_start": [ 111 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108568
572bff69dfb02c14005c6b35
Tennessee
During the administration of U.S. President Martin Van Buren, nearly 17,000 Cherokees—along with approximately 2,000 black slaves owned by Cherokees—were uprooted from their homes between 1838 and 1839 and were forced by the U.S. military to march from "emigration depots" in Eastern Tennessee (such as Fort Cass) toward...
What Cherokee phrase means "the trail where we cried?"
What Cherokee phrase means "the trail where we cried?"
[ "What Cherokee phrase means \"the trail where we cried?\"" ]
{ "text": [ "Nunna daul Isunyi" ], "answer_start": [ 496 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108569
572bff69dfb02c14005c6b36
Tennessee
During the administration of U.S. President Martin Van Buren, nearly 17,000 Cherokees—along with approximately 2,000 black slaves owned by Cherokees—were uprooted from their homes between 1838 and 1839 and were forced by the U.S. military to march from "emigration depots" in Eastern Tennessee (such as Fort Cass) toward...
Which Native American nation's emigration was first associated with the term "Trail of Tears?"
Which Native American nation's emigration was first associated with the term "Trail of Tears?"
[ "Which Native American nation's emigration was first associated with the term \"Trail of Tears?\"" ]
{ "text": [ "Choctaw" ], "answer_start": [ 914 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108570
572bff69dfb02c14005c6b37
Tennessee
During the administration of U.S. President Martin Van Buren, nearly 17,000 Cherokees—along with approximately 2,000 black slaves owned by Cherokees—were uprooted from their homes between 1838 and 1839 and were forced by the U.S. military to march from "emigration depots" in Eastern Tennessee (such as Fort Cass) toward...
Approximately how many Cherokees died along their "Trail of Tears?"
Approximately how many Cherokees died along their "Trail of Tears?"
[ "Approximately how many Cherokees died along their \"Trail of Tears?\"" ]
{ "text": [ "4,000" ], "answer_start": [ 409 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108571
572c00d6f182dd1900d7c7ae
Tennessee
In February 1861, secessionists in Tennessee's state government—led by Governor Isham Harris—sought voter approval for a convention to sever ties with the United States, but Tennessee voters rejected the referendum by a 54–46% margin. The strongest opposition to secession came from East Tennessee (which later tried to ...
Which Tennessee governor championed secession in February of 1861?
Which Tennessee governor championed secession in February of 1861?
[ "Which Tennessee governor championed secession in February of 1861?" ]
{ "text": [ "Isham Harris" ], "answer_start": [ 80 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108572
572c00d6f182dd1900d7c7af
Tennessee
In February 1861, secessionists in Tennessee's state government—led by Governor Isham Harris—sought voter approval for a convention to sever ties with the United States, but Tennessee voters rejected the referendum by a 54–46% margin. The strongest opposition to secession came from East Tennessee (which later tried to ...
Which area of Tennessee was most resistant to secession?
Which area of Tennessee was most resistant to secession?
[ "Which area of Tennessee was most resistant to secession?" ]
{ "text": [ "East Tennessee" ], "answer_start": [ 283 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108573
572c00d6f182dd1900d7c7b0
Tennessee
In February 1861, secessionists in Tennessee's state government—led by Governor Isham Harris—sought voter approval for a convention to sever ties with the United States, but Tennessee voters rejected the referendum by a 54–46% margin. The strongest opposition to secession came from East Tennessee (which later tried to ...
What percentage of voters voted against secession in Tennessee's February 1861 referendum?
What percentage of voters voted against secession in Tennessee's February 1861 referendum?
[ "What percentage of voters voted against secession in Tennessee's February 1861 referendum?" ]
{ "text": [ "54" ], "answer_start": [ 220 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108574
572c00d6f182dd1900d7c7b1
Tennessee
In February 1861, secessionists in Tennessee's state government—led by Governor Isham Harris—sought voter approval for a convention to sever ties with the United States, but Tennessee voters rejected the referendum by a 54–46% margin. The strongest opposition to secession came from East Tennessee (which later tried to ...
On which date did Tennessee enter a military alliance with the Confederacy?
On which date did Tennessee enter a military alliance with the Confederacy?
[ "On which date did Tennessee enter a military alliance with the Confederacy?" ]
{ "text": [ "May 7, 1861" ], "answer_start": [ 767 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108575
572c00d6f182dd1900d7c7b2
Tennessee
In February 1861, secessionists in Tennessee's state government—led by Governor Isham Harris—sought voter approval for a convention to sever ties with the United States, but Tennessee voters rejected the referendum by a 54–46% margin. The strongest opposition to secession came from East Tennessee (which later tried to ...
Which region of Tennessee swung in favor of secession in the June 1861 referendum?
Which region of Tennessee swung in favor of secession in the June 1861 referendum?
[ "Which region of Tennessee swung in favor of secession in the June 1861 referendum?" ]
{ "text": [ "Middle Tennessee" ], "answer_start": [ 812 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108576
572c022a750c471900ed4c7a
Tennessee
Many major battles of the American Civil War were fought in Tennessee—most of them Union victories. Ulysses S. Grant and the U.S. Navy captured control of the Cumberland and Tennessee rivers in February 1862. They held off the Confederate counterattack at Shiloh in April. Memphis fell to the Union in June, following a ...
Which side won more Civil War battles in Tennessee?
Which side won more Civil War battles in Tennessee?
[ "Which side won more Civil War battles in Tennessee?" ]
{ "text": [ "Union" ], "answer_start": [ 83 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108577
572c022a750c471900ed4c7b
Tennessee
Many major battles of the American Civil War were fought in Tennessee—most of them Union victories. Ulysses S. Grant and the U.S. Navy captured control of the Cumberland and Tennessee rivers in February 1862. They held off the Confederate counterattack at Shiloh in April. Memphis fell to the Union in June, following a ...
Which Union commander seized control of the Tennessee River in February 1862?
Which Union commander seized control of the Tennessee River in February 1862?
[ "Which Union commander seized control of the Tennessee River in February 1862?" ]
{ "text": [ "Ulysses S. Grant" ], "answer_start": [ 100 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108578
572c022a750c471900ed4c7c
Tennessee
Many major battles of the American Civil War were fought in Tennessee—most of them Union victories. Ulysses S. Grant and the U.S. Navy captured control of the Cumberland and Tennessee rivers in February 1862. They held off the Confederate counterattack at Shiloh in April. Memphis fell to the Union in June, following a ...
During which month in 1862 did Union forces capture Memphis?
During which month in 1862 did Union forces capture Memphis?
[ "During which month in 1862 did Union forces capture Memphis?" ]
{ "text": [ "June" ], "answer_start": [ 302 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108579
572c022a750c471900ed4c7d
Tennessee
Many major battles of the American Civil War were fought in Tennessee—most of them Union victories. Ulysses S. Grant and the U.S. Navy captured control of the Cumberland and Tennessee rivers in February 1862. They held off the Confederate counterattack at Shiloh in April. Memphis fell to the Union in June, following a ...
Union control of Middle Tennessee was reaffirmed by what battle in January 1863?
Union control of Middle Tennessee was reaffirmed by what battle in January 1863?
[ "Union control of Middle Tennessee was reaffirmed by what battle in January 1863?" ]
{ "text": [ "Battle of Murfreesboro" ], "answer_start": [ 510 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108580
572c03fddfb02c14005c6b55
Tennessee
Confederates held East Tennessee despite the strength of Unionist sentiment there, with the exception of extremely pro-Confederate Sullivan County. The Confederates, led by General James Longstreet, did attack General Burnside's Fort Sanders at Knoxville and lost. It was a big blow to East Tennessee Confederate momentu...
Which county in East Tennessee was more supportive of the Confederacy than its neighbors?
Which county in East Tennessee was more supportive of the Confederacy than its neighbors?
[ "Which county in East Tennessee was more supportive of the Confederacy than its neighbors?" ]
{ "text": [ "Sullivan County" ], "answer_start": [ 131 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108581
572c03fddfb02c14005c6b56
Tennessee
Confederates held East Tennessee despite the strength of Unionist sentiment there, with the exception of extremely pro-Confederate Sullivan County. The Confederates, led by General James Longstreet, did attack General Burnside's Fort Sanders at Knoxville and lost. It was a big blow to East Tennessee Confederate momentu...
Which Confederate general failed to capture the Union fort at Knoxville?
Which Confederate general failed to capture the Union fort at Knoxville?
[ "Which Confederate general failed to capture the Union fort at Knoxville?" ]
{ "text": [ "James Longstreet" ], "answer_start": [ 181 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108582
572c03fddfb02c14005c6b57
Tennessee
Confederates held East Tennessee despite the strength of Unionist sentiment there, with the exception of extremely pro-Confederate Sullivan County. The Confederates, led by General James Longstreet, did attack General Burnside's Fort Sanders at Knoxville and lost. It was a big blow to East Tennessee Confederate momentu...
Which Union general broke the Confederate siege of Chattanooga in November 1863?
Which Union general broke the Confederate siege of Chattanooga in November 1863?
[ "Which Union general broke the Confederate siege of Chattanooga in November 1863?" ]
{ "text": [ "Grant" ], "answer_start": [ 503 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108583
572c03fddfb02c14005c6b58
Tennessee
Confederates held East Tennessee despite the strength of Unionist sentiment there, with the exception of extremely pro-Confederate Sullivan County. The Confederates, led by General James Longstreet, did attack General Burnside's Fort Sanders at Knoxville and lost. It was a big blow to East Tennessee Confederate momentu...
Which Confederate general launched an attack on Chattanooga from Perryville, KY?
Which Confederate general launched an attack on Chattanooga from Perryville, KY?
[ "Which Confederate general launched an attack on Chattanooga from Perryville, KY?" ]
{ "text": [ "Braxton Bragg" ], "answer_start": [ 612 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108584
572c03fddfb02c14005c6b59
Tennessee
Confederates held East Tennessee despite the strength of Unionist sentiment there, with the exception of extremely pro-Confederate Sullivan County. The Confederates, led by General James Longstreet, did attack General Burnside's Fort Sanders at Knoxville and lost. It was a big blow to East Tennessee Confederate momentu...
Which battle did Confederate General Longstreet win in East Tennessee?
Which battle did Confederate General Longstreet win in East Tennessee?
[ "Which battle did Confederate General Longstreet win in East Tennessee?" ]
{ "text": [ "Battle of Bean's Station" ], "answer_start": [ 346 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108585
572c053b750c471900ed4c82
Tennessee
When the Emancipation Proclamation was announced, Tennessee was mostly held by Union forces. Thus, Tennessee was not among the states enumerated in the Proclamation, and the Proclamation did not free any slaves there. Nonetheless, enslaved African Americans escaped to Union lines to gain freedom without waiting for off...
Which forces controlled most of Tennessee when slaves were emancipated?
Which forces controlled most of Tennessee when slaves were emancipated?
[ "Which forces controlled most of Tennessee when slaves were emancipated?" ]
{ "text": [ "Union" ], "answer_start": [ 79 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108586
572c053b750c471900ed4c83
Tennessee
When the Emancipation Proclamation was announced, Tennessee was mostly held by Union forces. Thus, Tennessee was not among the states enumerated in the Proclamation, and the Proclamation did not free any slaves there. Nonetheless, enslaved African Americans escaped to Union lines to gain freedom without waiting for off...
Up to how many former slaves began fighting with for the Union after the Emancipation Proclamation?
Up to how many former slaves began fighting with for the Union after the Emancipation Proclamation?
[ "Up to how many former slaves began fighting with for the Union after the Emancipation Proclamation?" ]
{ "text": [ "200,000" ], "answer_start": [ 470 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108587
572c053b750c471900ed4c84
Tennessee
When the Emancipation Proclamation was announced, Tennessee was mostly held by Union forces. Thus, Tennessee was not among the states enumerated in the Proclamation, and the Proclamation did not free any slaves there. Nonetheless, enslaved African Americans escaped to Union lines to gain freedom without waiting for off...
Which edict freed slaves across most of the Confederacy, but technically not Tennessee?
Which edict freed slaves across most of the Confederacy, but technically not Tennessee?
[ "Which edict freed slaves across most of the Confederacy, but technically not Tennessee?" ]
{ "text": [ "Emancipation Proclamation" ], "answer_start": [ 9 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108588
572c0638f182dd1900d7c7be
Tennessee
In 1864, Andrew Johnson (a War Democrat from Tennessee) was elected Vice President under Abraham Lincoln. He became President after Lincoln's assassination in 1865. Under Johnson's lenient re-admission policy, Tennessee was the first of the seceding states to have its elected members readmitted to the U.S. Congress, on...
Who was elected Vice President of the United States in 1864?
Who was elected Vice President of the United States in 1864?
[ "Who was elected Vice President of the United States in 1864?" ]
{ "text": [ "Andrew Johnson" ], "answer_start": [ 9 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-108589
572c0638f182dd1900d7c7bf
Tennessee
In 1864, Andrew Johnson (a War Democrat from Tennessee) was elected Vice President under Abraham Lincoln. He became President after Lincoln's assassination in 1865. Under Johnson's lenient re-admission policy, Tennessee was the first of the seceding states to have its elected members readmitted to the U.S. Congress, on...
Which Confederate state's representation was readmitted to Congress first?
Which Confederate state's representation was readmitted to Congress first?
[ "Which Confederate state's representation was readmitted to Congress first?" ]
{ "text": [ "Tennessee" ], "answer_start": [ 210 ] }
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Tennessee
In 1864, Andrew Johnson (a War Democrat from Tennessee) was elected Vice President under Abraham Lincoln. He became President after Lincoln's assassination in 1865. Under Johnson's lenient re-admission policy, Tennessee was the first of the seceding states to have its elected members readmitted to the U.S. Congress, on...
On which date were Tennessee's elected representatives restored to their offices in Washington D.C.?
On which date were Tennessee's elected representatives restored to their offices in Washington D.C.?
[ "On which date were Tennessee's elected representatives restored to their offices in Washington D.C.?" ]
{ "text": [ "July 24, 1866" ], "answer_start": [ 321 ] }
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Tennessee
In 1864, Andrew Johnson (a War Democrat from Tennessee) was elected Vice President under Abraham Lincoln. He became President after Lincoln's assassination in 1865. Under Johnson's lenient re-admission policy, Tennessee was the first of the seceding states to have its elected members readmitted to the U.S. Congress, on...
Their ratification of which Amendment spared Tennessee a military governor during Reconstruction?
Their ratification of which Amendment spared Tennessee a military governor during Reconstruction?
[ "Their ratification of which Amendment spared Tennessee a military governor during Reconstruction?" ]
{ "text": [ "Fourteenth" ], "answer_start": [ 371 ] }
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Tennessee
In 1864, Andrew Johnson (a War Democrat from Tennessee) was elected Vice President under Abraham Lincoln. He became President after Lincoln's assassination in 1865. Under Johnson's lenient re-admission policy, Tennessee was the first of the seceding states to have its elected members readmitted to the U.S. Congress, on...
In which year did Andrew Johnson become President?
In which year did Andrew Johnson become President?
[ "In which year did Andrew Johnson become President?" ]
{ "text": [ "1865" ], "answer_start": [ 159 ] }
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Tennessee
After the formal end of Reconstruction, the struggle over power in Southern society continued. Through violence and intimidation against freedmen and their allies, White Democrats regained political power in Tennessee and other states across the South in the late 1870s and 1880s. Over the next decade, the state legisla...
Who were targeted by restrictive laws passed in Southern states at the end of the 19th century?
Who were targeted by restrictive laws passed in Southern states at the end of the 19th century?
[ "Who were targeted by restrictive laws passed in Southern states at the end of the 19th century?" ]
{ "text": [ "African Americans" ], "answer_start": [ 373 ] }
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Tennessee
After the formal end of Reconstruction, the struggle over power in Southern society continued. Through violence and intimidation against freedmen and their allies, White Democrats regained political power in Tennessee and other states across the South in the late 1870s and 1880s. Over the next decade, the state legisla...
In which year did the Tennessee General Assembly pass electoral reform laws that disenfranchised most African Americans in the state?
In which year did the Tennessee General Assembly pass electoral reform laws that disenfranchised most African Americans in the state?
[ "In which year did the Tennessee General Assembly pass electoral reform laws that disenfranchised most African Americans in the state?" ]
{ "text": [ "1889" ], "answer_start": [ 395 ] }
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Tennessee
After the formal end of Reconstruction, the struggle over power in Southern society continued. Through violence and intimidation against freedmen and their allies, White Democrats regained political power in Tennessee and other states across the South in the late 1870s and 1880s. Over the next decade, the state legisla...
Who besides African Americans were victims of Tennessee's late-19th century electoral reform?
Who besides African Americans were victims of Tennessee's late-19th century electoral reform?
[ "Who besides African Americans were victims of Tennessee's late-19th century electoral reform?" ]
{ "text": [ "poor Whites" ], "answer_start": [ 597 ] }
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Tennessee
After the formal end of Reconstruction, the struggle over power in Southern society continued. Through violence and intimidation against freedmen and their allies, White Democrats regained political power in Tennessee and other states across the South in the late 1870s and 1880s. Over the next decade, the state legisla...
What is the name for laws dating from the late-19th century which promoted segregation?
What is the name for laws dating from the late-19th century which promoted segregation?
[ "What is the name for laws dating from the late-19th century which promoted segregation?" ]
{ "text": [ "Jim Crow laws" ], "answer_start": [ 855 ] }
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Tennessee
After the formal end of Reconstruction, the struggle over power in Southern society continued. Through violence and intimidation against freedmen and their allies, White Democrats regained political power in Tennessee and other states across the South in the late 1870s and 1880s. Over the next decade, the state legisla...
Approximately how many African Americans lived in Tennessee in 1900?
Approximately how many African Americans lived in Tennessee in 1900?
[ "Approximately how many African Americans lived in Tennessee in 1900?" ]
{ "text": [ "480,430" ], "answer_start": [ 1028 ] }
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Tennessee
In 2002, businessman Phil Bredesen was elected as the 48th governor. Also in 2002, Tennessee amended the state constitution to allow for the establishment of a lottery. Tennessee's Bob Corker was the only freshman Republican elected to the United States Senate in the 2006 midterm elections. The state constitution was a...
Who was elected governor of Tennessee in 2002?
Who was elected governor of Tennessee in 2002?
[ "Who was elected governor of Tennessee in 2002?" ]
{ "text": [ "Phil Bredesen" ], "answer_start": [ 21 ] }
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Tennessee
In 2002, businessman Phil Bredesen was elected as the 48th governor. Also in 2002, Tennessee amended the state constitution to allow for the establishment of a lottery. Tennessee's Bob Corker was the only freshman Republican elected to the United States Senate in the 2006 midterm elections. The state constitution was a...
Which Tennessee Senator was the only Republican first-time Senator elected in 2006?
Which Tennessee Senator was the only Republican first-time Senator elected in 2006?
[ "Which Tennessee Senator was the only Republican first-time Senator elected in 2006?" ]
{ "text": [ "Bob Corker" ], "answer_start": [ 181 ] }