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57302769947a6a140053d1b0 | Charleston,_South_Carolina | Although the city lost the status of state capital to Columbia in 1786, Charleston became even more prosperous in the plantation-dominated economy of the post-Revolutionary years. The invention of the cotton gin in 1793 revolutionized the processing of this crop, making short-staple cotton profitable. It was more easil... | Who made up most of the primary labor force of cotton plantations? | {
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"Slaves"
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57302879947a6a140053d1c8 | Charleston,_South_Carolina | The city also had a large class of free people of color. By 1860, 3,785 free people of color were in Charleston, nearly 18% of the city's black population, and 8% of the total population. Free people of color were far more likely to be of mixed racial background than slaves. Many were educated, practiced skilled crafts... | How many free people of color lived in Charleston in 1860? | {
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57302879947a6a140053d1c9 | Charleston,_South_Carolina | The city also had a large class of free people of color. By 1860, 3,785 free people of color were in Charleston, nearly 18% of the city's black population, and 8% of the total population. Free people of color were far more likely to be of mixed racial background than slaves. Many were educated, practiced skilled crafts... | What percentage of Charleston's population were free people of color? | {
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"8%"
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57302879947a6a140053d1ca | Charleston,_South_Carolina | The city also had a large class of free people of color. By 1860, 3,785 free people of color were in Charleston, nearly 18% of the city's black population, and 8% of the total population. Free people of color were far more likely to be of mixed racial background than slaves. Many were educated, practiced skilled crafts... | What percentage of Charleston's black population were free people of color? | {
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"18%"
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57302879947a6a140053d1cb | Charleston,_South_Carolina | The city also had a large class of free people of color. By 1860, 3,785 free people of color were in Charleston, nearly 18% of the city's black population, and 8% of the total population. Free people of color were far more likely to be of mixed racial background than slaves. Many were educated, practiced skilled crafts... | In what year was the Brown Fellowship Society created? | {
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"1790"
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57302879947a6a140053d1cc | Charleston,_South_Carolina | The city also had a large class of free people of color. By 1860, 3,785 free people of color were in Charleston, nearly 18% of the city's black population, and 8% of the total population. Free people of color were far more likely to be of mixed racial background than slaves. Many were educated, practiced skilled crafts... | In what year did the Brown Fellowship Society end? | {
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"1945"
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5730299db2c2fd14005689a5 | Charleston,_South_Carolina | By 1820, Charleston's population had grown to 23,000, maintaining its black (and mostly slave) majority. When a massive slave revolt planned by Denmark Vesey, a free black, was revealed in May 1822, whites reacted with intense fear, as they were well aware of the violent retribution of slaves against whites during the ... | What was planned by Denmark Vesey? | {
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"slave revolt"
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5730299db2c2fd14005689a6 | Charleston,_South_Carolina | By 1820, Charleston's population had grown to 23,000, maintaining its black (and mostly slave) majority. When a massive slave revolt planned by Denmark Vesey, a free black, was revealed in May 1822, whites reacted with intense fear, as they were well aware of the violent retribution of slaves against whites during the ... | When was Vesey's plan for a slave revolt revealed? | {
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"May 1822"
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5730299db2c2fd14005689a7 | Charleston,_South_Carolina | By 1820, Charleston's population had grown to 23,000, maintaining its black (and mostly slave) majority. When a massive slave revolt planned by Denmark Vesey, a free black, was revealed in May 1822, whites reacted with intense fear, as they were well aware of the violent retribution of slaves against whites during the ... | How was Vesey executed in 1822? | {
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"hanged"
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5730299db2c2fd14005689a8 | Charleston,_South_Carolina | By 1820, Charleston's population had grown to 23,000, maintaining its black (and mostly slave) majority. When a massive slave revolt planned by Denmark Vesey, a free black, was revealed in May 1822, whites reacted with intense fear, as they were well aware of the violent retribution of slaves against whites during the ... | How many slaves were executed with Vesey? | {
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"five slaves"
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5730299db2c2fd14005689a9 | Charleston,_South_Carolina | By 1820, Charleston's population had grown to 23,000, maintaining its black (and mostly slave) majority. When a massive slave revolt planned by Denmark Vesey, a free black, was revealed in May 1822, whites reacted with intense fear, as they were well aware of the violent retribution of slaves against whites during the ... | What revolution made whites fearful of retribution of slaves? | {
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"Haitian Revolution"
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57302bbf04bcaa1900d772c5 | Charleston,_South_Carolina | In Charleston, the African American population increased as freedmen moved from rural areas to the major city: from 17,000 in 1860 to over 27,000 in 1880. Historian Eric Foner noted that blacks were glad to be relieved of the many regulations of slavery and to operate outside of white surveillance. Among other changes,... | Black left which religious denomination is great numbers after slavery? | {
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"Southern Baptist Church"
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57302bbf04bcaa1900d772c3 | Charleston,_South_Carolina | In Charleston, the African American population increased as freedmen moved from rural areas to the major city: from 17,000 in 1860 to over 27,000 in 1880. Historian Eric Foner noted that blacks were glad to be relieved of the many regulations of slavery and to operate outside of white surveillance. Among other changes,... | How many African Americans lived in Charleston in 1860? | {
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"17,000"
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57302bbf04bcaa1900d772c7 | Charleston,_South_Carolina | In Charleston, the African American population increased as freedmen moved from rural areas to the major city: from 17,000 in 1860 to over 27,000 in 1880. Historian Eric Foner noted that blacks were glad to be relieved of the many regulations of slavery and to operate outside of white surveillance. Among other changes,... | What barred product ,along with dogs and guns , did the Freemen want after slavery ended? | {
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"liquor"
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57302bbf04bcaa1900d772c4 | Charleston,_South_Carolina | In Charleston, the African American population increased as freedmen moved from rural areas to the major city: from 17,000 in 1860 to over 27,000 in 1880. Historian Eric Foner noted that blacks were glad to be relieved of the many regulations of slavery and to operate outside of white surveillance. Among other changes,... | How many African American lived in Charleston in 1880? | {
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"27,000"
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57302bbf04bcaa1900d772c6 | Charleston,_South_Carolina | In Charleston, the African American population increased as freedmen moved from rural areas to the major city: from 17,000 in 1860 to over 27,000 in 1880. Historian Eric Foner noted that blacks were glad to be relieved of the many regulations of slavery and to operate outside of white surveillance. Among other changes,... | AME Zion Churches were first established in what part of America? | {
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"the North"
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57302e56947a6a140053d238 | Charleston,_South_Carolina | Industries slowly brought the city and its inhabitants back to a renewed vitality and jobs attracted new residents. As the city's commerce improved, residents worked to restore or create community institutions. In 1865, the Avery Normal Institute was established by the American Missionary Association as the first free ... | What association founded the Avery Normal Institute? | {
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"the American Missionary Association"
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57302e56947a6a140053d239 | Charleston,_South_Carolina | Industries slowly brought the city and its inhabitants back to a renewed vitality and jobs attracted new residents. As the city's commerce improved, residents worked to restore or create community institutions. In 1865, the Avery Normal Institute was established by the American Missionary Association as the first free ... | What type of school was the Avery Normal Institute? | {
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"free secondary school"
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57302e56947a6a140053d23a | Charleston,_South_Carolina | Industries slowly brought the city and its inhabitants back to a renewed vitality and jobs attracted new residents. As the city's commerce improved, residents worked to restore or create community institutions. In 1865, the Avery Normal Institute was established by the American Missionary Association as the first free ... | Who attended the Avery Normal Institute? | {
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"Charleston's African American population"
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57302e56947a6a140053d23b | Charleston,_South_Carolina | Industries slowly brought the city and its inhabitants back to a renewed vitality and jobs attracted new residents. As the city's commerce improved, residents worked to restore or create community institutions. In 1865, the Avery Normal Institute was established by the American Missionary Association as the first free ... | What general supported the conversion of a US Arsenal into Porter Military Academy? | {
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"William T. Sherman"
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57302e56947a6a140053d23c | Charleston,_South_Carolina | Industries slowly brought the city and its inhabitants back to a renewed vitality and jobs attracted new residents. As the city's commerce improved, residents worked to restore or create community institutions. In 1865, the Avery Normal Institute was established by the American Missionary Association as the first free ... | Soldiers and boys helped by Porter Military Academy were affected by what? | {
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"war"
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57303039b2c2fd1400568a2d | Charleston,_South_Carolina | In 1875, blacks made up 57% of the city's population, and 73% of Charleston County. With leadership by members of the antebellum free black community, historian Melinda Meeks Hennessy described the community as "unique" in being able to defend themselves without provoking "massive white retaliation", as occurred in num... | What percentage of Charleston's population was black in 1875? | {
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"57%"
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57303039b2c2fd1400568a2e | Charleston,_South_Carolina | In 1875, blacks made up 57% of the city's population, and 73% of Charleston County. With leadership by members of the antebellum free black community, historian Melinda Meeks Hennessy described the community as "unique" in being able to defend themselves without provoking "massive white retaliation", as occurred in num... | What percentage of Charleston County's was black in 1875? | {
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58
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"73%"
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57303039b2c2fd1400568a2f | Charleston,_South_Carolina | In 1875, blacks made up 57% of the city's population, and 73% of Charleston County. With leadership by members of the antebellum free black community, historian Melinda Meeks Hennessy described the community as "unique" in being able to defend themselves without provoking "massive white retaliation", as occurred in num... | In 1876, Charleston's Black Republicans fought against whom? | {
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"white Democrats"
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57303039b2c2fd1400568a30 | Charleston,_South_Carolina | In 1875, blacks made up 57% of the city's population, and 73% of Charleston County. With leadership by members of the antebellum free black community, historian Melinda Meeks Hennessy described the community as "unique" in being able to defend themselves without provoking "massive white retaliation", as occurred in num... | The second riot of 1876 happened when? | {
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"the day after the election in November"
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57303039b2c2fd1400568a31 | Charleston,_South_Carolina | In 1875, blacks made up 57% of the city's population, and 73% of Charleston County. With leadership by members of the antebellum free black community, historian Melinda Meeks Hennessy described the community as "unique" in being able to defend themselves without provoking "massive white retaliation", as occurred in num... | How many major riots between blacks and whites occurred in Charleston in 1876? | {
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"two"
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573031ba947a6a140053d268 | Charleston,_South_Carolina | Violent incidents occurred throughout the Piedmont of the state as white insurgents struggled to maintain white supremacy in the face of social changes after the war and granting of citizenship to freedmen by federal constitutional amendments. After former Confederates were allowed to vote again, election campaigns fro... | What were white Democratic paramilitary groups in Charleston known as? | {
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442
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"the Red Shirts"
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573031ba947a6a140053d269 | Charleston,_South_Carolina | Violent incidents occurred throughout the Piedmont of the state as white insurgents struggled to maintain white supremacy in the face of social changes after the war and granting of citizenship to freedmen by federal constitutional amendments. After former Confederates were allowed to vote again, election campaigns fro... | What granted Freeman were American citizenship? | {
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"federal constitutional amendments."
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573031ba947a6a140053d26a | Charleston,_South_Carolina | Violent incidents occurred throughout the Piedmont of the state as white insurgents struggled to maintain white supremacy in the face of social changes after the war and granting of citizenship to freedmen by federal constitutional amendments. After former Confederates were allowed to vote again, election campaigns fro... | The Cainhoy Incident occurred on what day? | {
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"October 15"
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573031ba947a6a140053d26b | Charleston,_South_Carolina | Violent incidents occurred throughout the Piedmont of the state as white insurgents struggled to maintain white supremacy in the face of social changes after the war and granting of citizenship to freedmen by federal constitutional amendments. After former Confederates were allowed to vote again, election campaigns fro... | The violent 1876 incident that took place on King's street happened on what day? | {
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"September 6"
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573031ba947a6a140053d26c | Charleston,_South_Carolina | Violent incidents occurred throughout the Piedmont of the state as white insurgents struggled to maintain white supremacy in the face of social changes after the war and granting of citizenship to freedmen by federal constitutional amendments. After former Confederates were allowed to vote again, election campaigns fro... | Who won the 1876 election as a result of voter intimidation? | {
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"text": [
"Wade Hampton"
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573032f6b2c2fd1400568a51 | Charleston,_South_Carolina | On August 31, 1886, Charleston was nearly destroyed by an earthquake. The shock was estimated to have a moment magnitude of 7.0 and a maximum Mercalli intensity of X (Extreme). It was felt as far away as Boston to the north, Chicago and Milwaukee to the northwest, as far west as New Orleans, as far south as Cuba, and a... | What nearly destroyed Charleston in 1886? | {
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55
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"an earthquake"
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573032f6b2c2fd1400568a52 | Charleston,_South_Carolina | On August 31, 1886, Charleston was nearly destroyed by an earthquake. The shock was estimated to have a moment magnitude of 7.0 and a maximum Mercalli intensity of X (Extreme). It was felt as far away as Boston to the north, Chicago and Milwaukee to the northwest, as far west as New Orleans, as far south as Cuba, and a... | What date was the Charleston earthquake of 1886? | {
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3
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"August 31, 1886"
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573032f6b2c2fd1400568a53 | Charleston,_South_Carolina | On August 31, 1886, Charleston was nearly destroyed by an earthquake. The shock was estimated to have a moment magnitude of 7.0 and a maximum Mercalli intensity of X (Extreme). It was felt as far away as Boston to the north, Chicago and Milwaukee to the northwest, as far west as New Orleans, as far south as Cuba, and a... | How many buildings were damaged by the 1886 earthquake in Charleston? | {
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"2,000 buildings"
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573032f6b2c2fd1400568a54 | Charleston,_South_Carolina | On August 31, 1886, Charleston was nearly destroyed by an earthquake. The shock was estimated to have a moment magnitude of 7.0 and a maximum Mercalli intensity of X (Extreme). It was felt as far away as Boston to the north, Chicago and Milwaukee to the northwest, as far west as New Orleans, as far south as Cuba, and a... | What was the cost of the damage of the 1886 earthquake to the city of Charleston? | {
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"$6 million"
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573032f6b2c2fd1400568a55 | Charleston,_South_Carolina | On August 31, 1886, Charleston was nearly destroyed by an earthquake. The shock was estimated to have a moment magnitude of 7.0 and a maximum Mercalli intensity of X (Extreme). It was felt as far away as Boston to the north, Chicago and Milwaukee to the northwest, as far west as New Orleans, as far south as Cuba, and a... | What was the total value of all of Charleston's city buildings before the earthquake? | {
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"text": [
"$24 million"
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} |
5730345eb2c2fd1400568a69 | Charleston,_South_Carolina | Investment in the city continued. The William Enston Home, a planned community for the city's aged and infirm, was built in 1889. An elaborate public building, the United States Post Office and Courthouse, was completed by the federal government in 1896 in the heart of the city. The Democrat-dominated state legislature... | Which party dominated South Carolina's state legislature? | {
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284
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"Democrat"
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5730345eb2c2fd1400568a6a | Charleston,_South_Carolina | Investment in the city continued. The William Enston Home, a planned community for the city's aged and infirm, was built in 1889. An elaborate public building, the United States Post Office and Courthouse, was completed by the federal government in 1896 in the heart of the city. The Democrat-dominated state legislature... | What year was a new constitution passed that discriminated against blacks were passed? | {
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249
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"1896"
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5730345eb2c2fd1400568a6b | Charleston,_South_Carolina | Investment in the city continued. The William Enston Home, a planned community for the city's aged and infirm, was built in 1889. An elaborate public building, the United States Post Office and Courthouse, was completed by the federal government in 1896 in the heart of the city. The Democrat-dominated state legislature... | The William Enston Home was built in what year? | {
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124
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"text": [
"1889."
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} |
5730345eb2c2fd1400568a6c | Charleston,_South_Carolina | Investment in the city continued. The William Enston Home, a planned community for the city's aged and infirm, was built in 1889. An elaborate public building, the United States Post Office and Courthouse, was completed by the federal government in 1896 in the heart of the city. The Democrat-dominated state legislature... | Blacks were the majority in South Carolina until what year? | {
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"1930"
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5730345eb2c2fd1400568a6d | Charleston,_South_Carolina | Investment in the city continued. The William Enston Home, a planned community for the city's aged and infirm, was built in 1889. An elaborate public building, the United States Post Office and Courthouse, was completed by the federal government in 1896 in the heart of the city. The Democrat-dominated state legislature... | A large post office and courthouse was built in what year? | {
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249
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"text": [
"1896"
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57303645947a6a140053d29e | Charleston,_South_Carolina | On June 17, 2015, 21-year-old Dylann Roof entered the historic Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church during a Bible study and killed nine people. Senior pastor Clementa Pinckney, who also served as a state senator, was among those killed during the attack. The deceased also included congregation members Susie Jack... | On what day were nine people killed in the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church? | {
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3
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"June 17, 2015"
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57303645947a6a140053d29f | Charleston,_South_Carolina | On June 17, 2015, 21-year-old Dylann Roof entered the historic Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church during a Bible study and killed nine people. Senior pastor Clementa Pinckney, who also served as a state senator, was among those killed during the attack. The deceased also included congregation members Susie Jack... | What was the name of 21 year old that killed nine church members in Charleston, South Carolina? | {
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30
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"Dylann Roof"
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57303645947a6a140053d2a0 | Charleston,_South_Carolina | On June 17, 2015, 21-year-old Dylann Roof entered the historic Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church during a Bible study and killed nine people. Senior pastor Clementa Pinckney, who also served as a state senator, was among those killed during the attack. The deceased also included congregation members Susie Jack... | Clementa Pinckney served what public office for the state of South Carolina? | {
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205
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"state senator"
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57303645947a6a140053d2a2 | Charleston,_South_Carolina | On June 17, 2015, 21-year-old Dylann Roof entered the historic Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church during a Bible study and killed nine people. Senior pastor Clementa Pinckney, who also served as a state senator, was among those killed during the attack. The deceased also included congregation members Susie Jack... | A memorial service for the nine victims was held on which college's campus? | {
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"College of Charleston"
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57303645947a6a140053d2a1 | Charleston,_South_Carolina | On June 17, 2015, 21-year-old Dylann Roof entered the historic Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church during a Bible study and killed nine people. Senior pastor Clementa Pinckney, who also served as a state senator, was among those killed during the attack. The deceased also included congregation members Susie Jack... | On what day was the Confederate flag removed from South Carolina State House? | {
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655
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"July 10, 2015"
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57303b64a23a5019007fcfc7 | Charleston,_South_Carolina | Charleston is known for its unique culture, which blends traditional Southern U.S., English, French, and West African elements. The downtown peninsula has gained a reputation for its art, music, local cuisine, and fashion. Spoleto Festival USA, held annually in late spring, has become one of the world's major performin... | What season is Spoleto Festival USA held? | {
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267
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"spring"
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57303b64a23a5019007fcfca | Charleston,_South_Carolina | Charleston is known for its unique culture, which blends traditional Southern U.S., English, French, and West African elements. The downtown peninsula has gained a reputation for its art, music, local cuisine, and fashion. Spoleto Festival USA, held annually in late spring, has become one of the world's major performin... | Spoleto Festival USA is a counterpart to what Italian festival? | {
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461
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"text": [
"Festival dei Due Mondi"
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} |
57303b64a23a5019007fcfc8 | Charleston,_South_Carolina | Charleston is known for its unique culture, which blends traditional Southern U.S., English, French, and West African elements. The downtown peninsula has gained a reputation for its art, music, local cuisine, and fashion. Spoleto Festival USA, held annually in late spring, has become one of the world's major performin... | What year was Spoleto Festival USA founded? | {
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356
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"text": [
"1977"
]
} |
57303b64a23a5019007fcfc9 | Charleston,_South_Carolina | Charleston is known for its unique culture, which blends traditional Southern U.S., English, French, and West African elements. The downtown peninsula has gained a reputation for its art, music, local cuisine, and fashion. Spoleto Festival USA, held annually in late spring, has become one of the world's major performin... | What the profession of Gian Carlo Menotti? | {
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"composer"
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57303b64a23a5019007fcfcb | Charleston,_South_Carolina | Charleston is known for its unique culture, which blends traditional Southern U.S., English, French, and West African elements. The downtown peninsula has gained a reputation for its art, music, local cuisine, and fashion. Spoleto Festival USA, held annually in late spring, has become one of the world's major performin... | What major award did Gian Carlo Menotti win? | {
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364
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"text": [
"Pulitzer Prize"
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57303fb704bcaa1900d77403 | Charleston,_South_Carolina | Charleston's oldest community theater group, the Footlight Players, has provided theatrical productions since 1931. A variety of performing arts venues includes the historic Dock Street Theatre. The annual Charleston Fashion Week held each spring in Marion Square brings in designers, journalists, and clients from acros... | What is Charleston's oldest community theater group? | {
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45
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"text": [
"the Footlight Players"
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57303fb704bcaa1900d77405 | Charleston,_South_Carolina | Charleston's oldest community theater group, the Footlight Players, has provided theatrical productions since 1931. A variety of performing arts venues includes the historic Dock Street Theatre. The annual Charleston Fashion Week held each spring in Marion Square brings in designers, journalists, and clients from acros... | Where is the annual Charleston Fashion week held? | {
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250
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"Marion Square"
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} |
57303fb704bcaa1900d77404 | Charleston,_South_Carolina | Charleston's oldest community theater group, the Footlight Players, has provided theatrical productions since 1931. A variety of performing arts venues includes the historic Dock Street Theatre. The annual Charleston Fashion Week held each spring in Marion Square brings in designers, journalists, and clients from acros... | The Footlight Players started creating theatrical productions in what year? | {
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110
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"text": [
"1931"
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} |
57303fb704bcaa1900d77406 | Charleston,_South_Carolina | Charleston's oldest community theater group, the Footlight Players, has provided theatrical productions since 1931. A variety of performing arts venues includes the historic Dock Street Theatre. The annual Charleston Fashion Week held each spring in Marion Square brings in designers, journalists, and clients from acros... | Charleston is known for what type of food? | {
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"text": [
"seafood"
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57303fb704bcaa1900d77407 | Charleston,_South_Carolina | Charleston's oldest community theater group, the Footlight Players, has provided theatrical productions since 1931. A variety of performing arts venues includes the historic Dock Street Theatre. The annual Charleston Fashion Week held each spring in Marion Square brings in designers, journalists, and clients from acros... | Charleston cuisine is influenced by what two cultures? | {
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"text": [
"British and French"
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} |
57304155a23a5019007fd015 | Charleston,_South_Carolina | The traditional Charleston accent has long been noted in the state and throughout the South. It is typically heard in wealthy white families who trace their families back generations in the city. It has ingliding or monophthongal long mid-vowels, raises ay and aw in certain environments, and is nonrhotic. Sylvester Pri... | "Charleston's Provincialisms" was published in what year? | {
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455
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"text": [
"1887"
]
} |
57304155a23a5019007fd018 | Charleston,_South_Carolina | The traditional Charleston accent has long been noted in the state and throughout the South. It is typically heard in wealthy white families who trace their families back generations in the city. It has ingliding or monophthongal long mid-vowels, raises ay and aw in certain environments, and is nonrhotic. Sylvester Pri... | To which two early cultures are the unique characteristics of Charleston's accent attributed to? | {
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"text": [
"French Huguenots and Sephardic Jews"
]
} |
57304155a23a5019007fd017 | Charleston,_South_Carolina | The traditional Charleston accent has long been noted in the state and throughout the South. It is typically heard in wealthy white families who trace their families back generations in the city. It has ingliding or monophthongal long mid-vowels, raises ay and aw in certain environments, and is nonrhotic. Sylvester Pri... | To which college did Sylvester Primer belong? | {
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331
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"text": [
"College of Charleston"
]
} |
57304155a23a5019007fd016 | Charleston,_South_Carolina | The traditional Charleston accent has long been noted in the state and throughout the South. It is typically heard in wealthy white families who trace their families back generations in the city. It has ingliding or monophthongal long mid-vowels, raises ay and aw in certain environments, and is nonrhotic. Sylvester Pri... | Who was the author of the work entitled, "The Huguenot Element in Charleston's Provincialisms"? | {
"answer_start": [
307
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"text": [
"Sylvester Primer"
]
} |
57304155a23a5019007fd019 | Charleston,_South_Carolina | The traditional Charleston accent has long been noted in the state and throughout the South. It is typically heard in wealthy white families who trace their families back generations in the city. It has ingliding or monophthongal long mid-vowels, raises ay and aw in certain environments, and is nonrhotic. Sylvester Pri... | What type of journal were Primer's work on Charleston's accent published? | {
"answer_start": [
536
],
"text": [
"German journal"
]
} |
57304279947a6a140053d372 | Charleston,_South_Carolina | Charleston annually hosts Spoleto Festival USA founded by Gian Carlo Menotti, a 17-day art festival featuring over 100 performances by individual artists in a variety of disciplines. The Spoleto Festival is internationally recognized as America's premier performing arts festival. The annual Piccolo Spoleto festival tak... | How many days does the Spoleto Festival USA run each year? | {
"answer_start": [
80
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"text": [
"17"
]
} |
57304279947a6a140053d373 | Charleston,_South_Carolina | Charleston annually hosts Spoleto Festival USA founded by Gian Carlo Menotti, a 17-day art festival featuring over 100 performances by individual artists in a variety of disciplines. The Spoleto Festival is internationally recognized as America's premier performing arts festival. The annual Piccolo Spoleto festival tak... | What kind of festival is Spoleto Festival USA? | {
"answer_start": [
87
],
"text": [
"art festival"
]
} |
57304279947a6a140053d374 | Charleston,_South_Carolina | Charleston annually hosts Spoleto Festival USA founded by Gian Carlo Menotti, a 17-day art festival featuring over 100 performances by individual artists in a variety of disciplines. The Spoleto Festival is internationally recognized as America's premier performing arts festival. The annual Piccolo Spoleto festival tak... | The Holiday Festival of Lights are held where? | {
"answer_start": [
844
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"text": [
"James Island County Park"
]
} |
57304279947a6a140053d375 | Charleston,_South_Carolina | Charleston annually hosts Spoleto Festival USA founded by Gian Carlo Menotti, a 17-day art festival featuring over 100 performances by individual artists in a variety of disciplines. The Spoleto Festival is internationally recognized as America's premier performing arts festival. The annual Piccolo Spoleto festival tak... | About how many performances are there in the Spoleto Festival USA? | {
"answer_start": [
110
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"text": [
"over 100 performances"
]
} |
57304279947a6a140053d376 | Charleston,_South_Carolina | Charleston annually hosts Spoleto Festival USA founded by Gian Carlo Menotti, a 17-day art festival featuring over 100 performances by individual artists in a variety of disciplines. The Spoleto Festival is internationally recognized as America's premier performing arts festival. The annual Piccolo Spoleto festival tak... | Who founded the Spoleto Festival USA? | {
"answer_start": [
58
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"text": [
"Gian Carlo Menotti"
]
} |
5730437cb2c2fd1400568b25 | Charleston,_South_Carolina | As it has on every aspect of Charleston culture, the Gullah community has had a tremendous influence on music in Charleston, especially when it comes to the early development of jazz music. In turn, the music of Charleston has had an influence on that of the rest of the country. The geechee dances that accompanied the ... | Who wrote the "Charleston"? | {
"answer_start": [
653
],
"text": [
"Chris Smith"
]
} |
5730437cb2c2fd1400568b26 | Charleston,_South_Carolina | As it has on every aspect of Charleston culture, the Gullah community has had a tremendous influence on music in Charleston, especially when it comes to the early development of jazz music. In turn, the music of Charleston has had an influence on that of the rest of the country. The geechee dances that accompanied the ... | What decade was the Charleston dance popular nationally? | {
"answer_start": [
526
],
"text": [
"1920s"
]
} |
5730437cb2c2fd1400568b27 | Charleston,_South_Carolina | As it has on every aspect of Charleston culture, the Gullah community has had a tremendous influence on music in Charleston, especially when it comes to the early development of jazz music. In turn, the music of Charleston has had an influence on that of the rest of the country. The geechee dances that accompanied the ... | Who created the song "Charleston Rag"? | {
"answer_start": [
392
],
"text": [
"Eubie Blake"
]
} |
5730437cb2c2fd1400568b28 | Charleston,_South_Carolina | As it has on every aspect of Charleston culture, the Gullah community has had a tremendous influence on music in Charleston, especially when it comes to the early development of jazz music. In turn, the music of Charleston has had an influence on that of the rest of the country. The geechee dances that accompanied the ... | Which Charleston community had a large influence on jazz music? | {
"answer_start": [
49
],
"text": [
"the Gullah community"
]
} |
5730437cb2c2fd1400568b29 | Charleston,_South_Carolina | As it has on every aspect of Charleston culture, the Gullah community has had a tremendous influence on music in Charleston, especially when it comes to the early development of jazz music. In turn, the music of Charleston has had an influence on that of the rest of the country. The geechee dances that accompanied the ... | Geechee dances are associated with the music of what type of worker? | {
"answer_start": [
333
],
"text": [
"dock workers"
]
} |
573044a204bcaa1900d7743f | Charleston,_South_Carolina | The Jenkins Orphanage was established in 1891 by the Rev. Daniel J. Jenkins in Charleston. The orphanage accepted donations of musical instruments and Rev. Jenkins hired local Charleston musicians and Avery Institute Graduates to tutor the boys in music. As a result, Charleston musicians became proficient on a variety ... | What year was the Jenkins Orphanage created? | {
"answer_start": [
41
],
"text": [
"1891"
]
} |
573044a204bcaa1900d77441 | Charleston,_South_Carolina | The Jenkins Orphanage was established in 1891 by the Rev. Daniel J. Jenkins in Charleston. The orphanage accepted donations of musical instruments and Rev. Jenkins hired local Charleston musicians and Avery Institute Graduates to tutor the boys in music. As a result, Charleston musicians became proficient on a variety ... | What type of donations did the Jerkins Orphanage accept? | {
"answer_start": [
114
],
"text": [
"donations of musical instruments"
]
} |
573044a204bcaa1900d77440 | Charleston,_South_Carolina | The Jenkins Orphanage was established in 1891 by the Rev. Daniel J. Jenkins in Charleston. The orphanage accepted donations of musical instruments and Rev. Jenkins hired local Charleston musicians and Avery Institute Graduates to tutor the boys in music. As a result, Charleston musicians became proficient on a variety ... | What Charleston Reverend established the Jenkins Orphanage? | {
"answer_start": [
58
],
"text": [
"Daniel J. Jenkins"
]
} |
573044a204bcaa1900d77442 | Charleston,_South_Carolina | The Jenkins Orphanage was established in 1891 by the Rev. Daniel J. Jenkins in Charleston. The orphanage accepted donations of musical instruments and Rev. Jenkins hired local Charleston musicians and Avery Institute Graduates to tutor the boys in music. As a result, Charleston musicians became proficient on a variety ... | Whose graduates tutored many boys from the Jenkins Orphanage? | {
"answer_start": [
201
],
"text": [
"Avery Institute Graduates"
]
} |
573044a204bcaa1900d77443 | Charleston,_South_Carolina | The Jenkins Orphanage was established in 1891 by the Rev. Daniel J. Jenkins in Charleston. The orphanage accepted donations of musical instruments and Rev. Jenkins hired local Charleston musicians and Avery Institute Graduates to tutor the boys in music. As a result, Charleston musicians became proficient on a variety ... | What city was Louis Armstrong from? | {
"answer_start": [
843
],
"text": [
"New Orleans"
]
} |
5730462ba23a5019007fd043 | Charleston,_South_Carolina | As many as five bands were on tour during the 1920s. The Jenkins Orphanage Band played in the inaugural parades of Presidents Theodore Roosevelt and William Taft and toured the USA and Europe. The band also played on Broadway for the play "Porgy" by DuBose and Dorothy Heyward, a stage version of their novel of the same... | What other president did the Jenkins Orphanage play for other than Taft? | {
"answer_start": [
126
],
"text": [
"Theodore Roosevelt"
]
} |
5730462ba23a5019007fd044 | Charleston,_South_Carolina | As many as five bands were on tour during the 1920s. The Jenkins Orphanage Band played in the inaugural parades of Presidents Theodore Roosevelt and William Taft and toured the USA and Europe. The band also played on Broadway for the play "Porgy" by DuBose and Dorothy Heyward, a stage version of their novel of the same... | What play did the Jenkins Orphanage band play for on Broadway ? | {
"answer_start": [
240
],
"text": [
"Porgy"
]
} |
5730462ba23a5019007fd045 | Charleston,_South_Carolina | As many as five bands were on tour during the 1920s. The Jenkins Orphanage Band played in the inaugural parades of Presidents Theodore Roosevelt and William Taft and toured the USA and Europe. The band also played on Broadway for the play "Porgy" by DuBose and Dorothy Heyward, a stage version of their novel of the same... | What was the name of the "folk opera" based on 'Porgy'? | {
"answer_start": [
824
],
"text": [
"Porgy and Bess"
]
} |
5730462ba23a5019007fd046 | Charleston,_South_Carolina | As many as five bands were on tour during the 1920s. The Jenkins Orphanage Band played in the inaugural parades of Presidents Theodore Roosevelt and William Taft and toured the USA and Europe. The band also played on Broadway for the play "Porgy" by DuBose and Dorothy Heyward, a stage version of their novel of the same... | Where did Gershwin and Heyward write their folk opera? | {
"answer_start": [
740
],
"text": [
"Folly Beach outside of Charleston"
]
} |
5730462ba23a5019007fd047 | Charleston,_South_Carolina | As many as five bands were on tour during the 1920s. The Jenkins Orphanage Band played in the inaugural parades of Presidents Theodore Roosevelt and William Taft and toured the USA and Europe. The band also played on Broadway for the play "Porgy" by DuBose and Dorothy Heyward, a stage version of their novel of the same... | When did Gershwin and Heyward write their folk opera? | {
"answer_start": [
722
],
"text": [
"summer of 1934"
]
} |
573046f904bcaa1900d7745b | Charleston,_South_Carolina | The City of Charleston Fire Department consists over 300 full-time firefighters. These firefighters operate out of 19 companies located throughout the city: 16 engine companies, two tower companies, and one ladder company. Training, Fire Marshall, Operations, and Administration are the divisions of the department. The ... | How many companies are there in the City of Charleston Fire Department? | {
"answer_start": [
115
],
"text": [
"19"
]
} |
573046f904bcaa1900d7745c | Charleston,_South_Carolina | The City of Charleston Fire Department consists over 300 full-time firefighters. These firefighters operate out of 19 companies located throughout the city: 16 engine companies, two tower companies, and one ladder company. Training, Fire Marshall, Operations, and Administration are the divisions of the department. The ... | How many full time firefighters do Charleston have? | {
"answer_start": [
53
],
"text": [
"300"
]
} |
573046f904bcaa1900d7745d | Charleston,_South_Carolina | The City of Charleston Fire Department consists over 300 full-time firefighters. These firefighters operate out of 19 companies located throughout the city: 16 engine companies, two tower companies, and one ladder company. Training, Fire Marshall, Operations, and Administration are the divisions of the department. The ... | Who was the Fire Chief until June 2008? | {
"answer_start": [
449
],
"text": [
"Russell (Rusty) Thomas"
]
} |
573046f904bcaa1900d7745e | Charleston,_South_Carolina | The City of Charleston Fire Department consists over 300 full-time firefighters. These firefighters operate out of 19 companies located throughout the city: 16 engine companies, two tower companies, and one ladder company. Training, Fire Marshall, Operations, and Administration are the divisions of the department. The ... | Who became the Fire Chief in November 2008? | {
"answer_start": [
531
],
"text": [
"Chief Thomas Carr"
]
} |
573046f904bcaa1900d7745f | Charleston,_South_Carolina | The City of Charleston Fire Department consists over 300 full-time firefighters. These firefighters operate out of 19 companies located throughout the city: 16 engine companies, two tower companies, and one ladder company. Training, Fire Marshall, Operations, and Administration are the divisions of the department. The ... | How many tower companies does the fire department have? | {
"answer_start": [
178
],
"text": [
"two"
]
} |
5730483ea23a5019007fd067 | Charleston,_South_Carolina | The City of Charleston Police Department, with a total of 452 sworn officers, 137 civilians, and 27 reserve police officers, is South Carolina's largest police department. Their procedures on cracking down on drug use and gang violence in the city are used as models to other cities to do the same.[citation needed] Acco... | What is the largest police department of South Carolina? | {
"answer_start": [
0
],
"text": [
"The City of Charleston Police Department"
]
} |
5730483ea23a5019007fd068 | Charleston,_South_Carolina | The City of Charleston Police Department, with a total of 452 sworn officers, 137 civilians, and 27 reserve police officers, is South Carolina's largest police department. Their procedures on cracking down on drug use and gang violence in the city are used as models to other cities to do the same.[citation needed] Acco... | How many reserve police officers do the Charleston Police Department have? | {
"answer_start": [
97
],
"text": [
"27"
]
} |
5730483ea23a5019007fd069 | Charleston,_South_Carolina | The City of Charleston Police Department, with a total of 452 sworn officers, 137 civilians, and 27 reserve police officers, is South Carolina's largest police department. Their procedures on cracking down on drug use and gang violence in the city are used as models to other cities to do the same.[citation needed] Acco... | How many civilians serve on the Charleston Police Department? | {
"answer_start": [
78
],
"text": [
"137"
]
} |
5730483ea23a5019007fd06a | Charleston,_South_Carolina | The City of Charleston Police Department, with a total of 452 sworn officers, 137 civilians, and 27 reserve police officers, is South Carolina's largest police department. Their procedures on cracking down on drug use and gang violence in the city are used as models to other cities to do the same.[citation needed] Acco... | Who is the current Chief of the Charleston Police Department? | {
"answer_start": [
453
],
"text": [
"Greg Mullen"
]
} |
5730483ea23a5019007fd06b | Charleston,_South_Carolina | The City of Charleston Police Department, with a total of 452 sworn officers, 137 civilians, and 27 reserve police officers, is South Carolina's largest police department. Their procedures on cracking down on drug use and gang violence in the city are used as models to other cities to do the same.[citation needed] Acco... | What year did Reuben Greenberg retire as Chief of Charleston Police Department? | {
"answer_start": [
687
],
"text": [
"2005"
]
} |
57304973947a6a140053d3ae | Charleston,_South_Carolina | Charleston is the primary medical center for the eastern portion of the state. The city has several major hospitals located in the downtown area: Medical University of South Carolina Medical Center (MUSC), Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center, and Roper Hospital. MUSC is the state's first school of medicine, the largest ... | What is the state's first school of medicine? | {
"answer_start": [
146
],
"text": [
"Medical University of South Carolina Medical Center"
]
} |
57304973947a6a140053d3af | Charleston,_South_Carolina | Charleston is the primary medical center for the eastern portion of the state. The city has several major hospitals located in the downtown area: Medical University of South Carolina Medical Center (MUSC), Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center, and Roper Hospital. MUSC is the state's first school of medicine, the largest ... | Where is East Cooper Regional Medical Center? | {
"answer_start": [
904
],
"text": [
"Mount Pleasant"
]
} |
57304973947a6a140053d3b0 | Charleston,_South_Carolina | Charleston is the primary medical center for the eastern portion of the state. The city has several major hospitals located in the downtown area: Medical University of South Carolina Medical Center (MUSC), Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center, and Roper Hospital. MUSC is the state's first school of medicine, the largest ... | Where is the Trident Regional Medical Center is located? | {
"answer_start": [
828
],
"text": [
"City of North Charleston"
]
} |
57304973947a6a140053d3b1 | Charleston,_South_Carolina | Charleston is the primary medical center for the eastern portion of the state. The city has several major hospitals located in the downtown area: Medical University of South Carolina Medical Center (MUSC), Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center, and Roper Hospital. MUSC is the state's first school of medicine, the largest ... | Bon Secours-St Francis Xavier Hospital is located at what portion of the city? | {
"answer_start": [
704
],
"text": [
"West Ashley portion"
]
} |
57304973947a6a140053d3b2 | Charleston,_South_Carolina | Charleston is the primary medical center for the eastern portion of the state. The city has several major hospitals located in the downtown area: Medical University of South Carolina Medical Center (MUSC), Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center, and Roper Hospital. MUSC is the state's first school of medicine, the largest ... | What medical district is experiencing growth in biotechnology and medical research field? | {
"answer_start": [
437
],
"text": [
"The downtown medical district"
]
} |
57304a9c8ab72b1400f9c3ea | Charleston,_South_Carolina | The City of Charleston is served by the Charleston International Airport. It is located in the City of North Charleston and is about 12 miles (20 km) northwest of downtown Charleston. It is the busiest passenger airport in South Carolina (IATA: CHS, ICAO: KCHS). The airport shares runways with the adjacent Charleston A... | What airport provides service to the City to Charleston? | {
"answer_start": [
40
],
"text": [
"Charleston International Airport"
]
} |
57304a9c8ab72b1400f9c3eb | Charleston,_South_Carolina | The City of Charleston is served by the Charleston International Airport. It is located in the City of North Charleston and is about 12 miles (20 km) northwest of downtown Charleston. It is the busiest passenger airport in South Carolina (IATA: CHS, ICAO: KCHS). The airport shares runways with the adjacent Charleston A... | The Charleston International Airport is located in what city? | {
"answer_start": [
103
],
"text": [
"North Charleston"
]
} |
57304a9c8ab72b1400f9c3ec | Charleston,_South_Carolina | The City of Charleston is served by the Charleston International Airport. It is located in the City of North Charleston and is about 12 miles (20 km) northwest of downtown Charleston. It is the busiest passenger airport in South Carolina (IATA: CHS, ICAO: KCHS). The airport shares runways with the adjacent Charleston A... | How far is the airport from downtown Charleston? | {
"answer_start": [
133
],
"text": [
"12 miles (20 km)"
]
} |
57304a9c8ab72b1400f9c3ed | Charleston,_South_Carolina | The City of Charleston is served by the Charleston International Airport. It is located in the City of North Charleston and is about 12 miles (20 km) northwest of downtown Charleston. It is the busiest passenger airport in South Carolina (IATA: CHS, ICAO: KCHS). The airport shares runways with the adjacent Charleston A... | Charleston Executive Airport is located where? | {
"answer_start": [
396
],
"text": [
"the John's Island section of the city of Charleston"
]
} |
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