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572c85fcdfb02c14005c6b9b | Tennessee | Major outputs for the state include textiles, cotton, cattle, and electrical power. Tennessee has over 82,000 farms, roughly 59 percent of which accommodate beef cattle. Although cotton was an early crop in Tennessee, large-scale cultivation of the fiber did not begin until the 1820s with the opening of the land betwee... | When did cotton first become a large-scale agricultural product in Tennessee? | {
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"1820s"
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279
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} |
572c85fcdfb02c14005c6b9c | Tennessee | Major outputs for the state include textiles, cotton, cattle, and electrical power. Tennessee has over 82,000 farms, roughly 59 percent of which accommodate beef cattle. Although cotton was an early crop in Tennessee, large-scale cultivation of the fiber did not begin until the 1820s with the opening of the land betwee... | Which river landform partly in Tennessee provided the most fertile land for cotton production? | {
"text": [
"Mississippi Delta"
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"answer_start": [
383
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} |
572c86e9dfb02c14005c6ba1 | Tennessee | Major corporations with headquarters in Tennessee include FedEx, AutoZone and International Paper, all based in Memphis; Pilot Corporation and Regal Entertainment Group, based in Knoxville; Eastman Chemical Company, based in Kingsport; the North American headquarters of Nissan Motor Company, based in Franklin; Hospital... | Where in Tennessee is the headquarters of International Paper? | {
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"Memphis"
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112
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572c86e9dfb02c14005c6ba2 | Tennessee | Major corporations with headquarters in Tennessee include FedEx, AutoZone and International Paper, all based in Memphis; Pilot Corporation and Regal Entertainment Group, based in Knoxville; Eastman Chemical Company, based in Kingsport; the North American headquarters of Nissan Motor Company, based in Franklin; Hospital... | Where is Nissan Motor Company's headquarters in the United States? | {
"text": [
"Franklin"
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302
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} |
572c86e9dfb02c14005c6ba3 | Tennessee | Major corporations with headquarters in Tennessee include FedEx, AutoZone and International Paper, all based in Memphis; Pilot Corporation and Regal Entertainment Group, based in Knoxville; Eastman Chemical Company, based in Kingsport; the North American headquarters of Nissan Motor Company, based in Franklin; Hospital... | Which company has a $2 billion production plant in Bradley County? | {
"text": [
"Wacker Chemie"
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"answer_start": [
544
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} |
572c86e9dfb02c14005c6ba4 | Tennessee | Major corporations with headquarters in Tennessee include FedEx, AutoZone and International Paper, all based in Memphis; Pilot Corporation and Regal Entertainment Group, based in Knoxville; Eastman Chemical Company, based in Kingsport; the North American headquarters of Nissan Motor Company, based in Franklin; Hospital... | Hemlock Semiconductor produces electronic components in which Tennessee city? | {
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"Clarksville"
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656
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572c86e9dfb02c14005c6ba5 | Tennessee | Major corporations with headquarters in Tennessee include FedEx, AutoZone and International Paper, all based in Memphis; Pilot Corporation and Regal Entertainment Group, based in Knoxville; Eastman Chemical Company, based in Kingsport; the North American headquarters of Nissan Motor Company, based in Franklin; Hospital... | Which major global shipping company is based in Memphis? | {
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"FedEx"
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58
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} |
572c929ef182dd1900d7c7d8 | Tennessee | The Tennessee income tax does not apply to salaries and wages, but most income from stock, bonds and notes receivable is taxable. All taxable dividends and interest which exceed the $1,250 single exemption or the $2,500 joint exemption are taxable at the rate of 6%. The state's sales and use tax rate for most items is ... | What types of income are exempt from Tennessee state income tax? | {
"text": [
"salaries and wages"
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"answer_start": [
43
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} |
572c929ef182dd1900d7c7d9 | Tennessee | The Tennessee income tax does not apply to salaries and wages, but most income from stock, bonds and notes receivable is taxable. All taxable dividends and interest which exceed the $1,250 single exemption or the $2,500 joint exemption are taxable at the rate of 6%. The state's sales and use tax rate for most items is ... | At what rate is Tennessee state sales and use tax usually applied? | {
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"7%"
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320
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572c929ef182dd1900d7c7da | Tennessee | The Tennessee income tax does not apply to salaries and wages, but most income from stock, bonds and notes receivable is taxable. All taxable dividends and interest which exceed the $1,250 single exemption or the $2,500 joint exemption are taxable at the rate of 6%. The state's sales and use tax rate for most items is ... | Above which amount is inheritance tax applied in Tennessee? | {
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"$1,000,000"
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991
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572c929ef182dd1900d7c7db | Tennessee | The Tennessee income tax does not apply to salaries and wages, but most income from stock, bonds and notes receivable is taxable. All taxable dividends and interest which exceed the $1,250 single exemption or the $2,500 joint exemption are taxable at the rate of 6%. The state's sales and use tax rate for most items is ... | What is the sales tax on foodstuffs in Tennessee? | {
"text": [
"5.25%"
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"answer_start": [
357
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} |
572c929ef182dd1900d7c7dc | Tennessee | The Tennessee income tax does not apply to salaries and wages, but most income from stock, bonds and notes receivable is taxable. All taxable dividends and interest which exceed the $1,250 single exemption or the $2,500 joint exemption are taxable at the rate of 6%. The state's sales and use tax rate for most items is ... | Which edible items are taxed at the higher non-food sales and use tax rate in Tennessee? | {
"text": [
"candy, dietary supplements and prepared food"
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368
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572c93972babe914003c2992 | Tennessee | Tourism contributes billions of dollars each year to the state's economy and Tennessee is ranked among the Top 10 destinations in the US. In 2014 a record 100 million people visited the state resulting in $17.7 billion in tourism related spending within the state, an increase of 6.3% over 2013; tax revenue from tourism... | In which year did Tennessee tourism first exceed 100 million visitors? | {
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"2014"
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141
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572c93972babe914003c2993 | Tennessee | Tourism contributes billions of dollars each year to the state's economy and Tennessee is ranked among the Top 10 destinations in the US. In 2014 a record 100 million people visited the state resulting in $17.7 billion in tourism related spending within the state, an increase of 6.3% over 2013; tax revenue from tourism... | How many billions of dollars were spend by tourists in Tennessee in 2014? | {
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"17.7"
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206
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572c93972babe914003c2994 | Tennessee | Tourism contributes billions of dollars each year to the state's economy and Tennessee is ranked among the Top 10 destinations in the US. In 2014 a record 100 million people visited the state resulting in $17.7 billion in tourism related spending within the state, an increase of 6.3% over 2013; tax revenue from tourism... | How much tax revenue did tourism generate for Tennessee in 2014? | {
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"$1.5 billion"
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329
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572c93972babe914003c2995 | Tennessee | Tourism contributes billions of dollars each year to the state's economy and Tennessee is ranked among the Top 10 destinations in the US. In 2014 a record 100 million people visited the state resulting in $17.7 billion in tourism related spending within the state, an increase of 6.3% over 2013; tax revenue from tourism... | In 2014, which three Tennessee counties took in the most money from tourism? | {
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"Davidson, Shelby, and Sevier"
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455
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} |
572c93972babe914003c2996 | Tennessee | Tourism contributes billions of dollars each year to the state's economy and Tennessee is ranked among the Top 10 destinations in the US. In 2014 a record 100 million people visited the state resulting in $17.7 billion in tourism related spending within the state, an increase of 6.3% over 2013; tax revenue from tourism... | What was the percentage increase in Tennessee's tourism-based jobs in 2014? | {
"text": [
"2.8%"
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570
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572c9697750c471900ed4caa | Tennessee | In 2013 tourism within the state from local citizens accounted for 39.9% of tourists, the second highest originating location for tourists to Tennessee is the state of Georgia, accounting for 8.4% of tourists.:17 Forty-four percent of stays in the state were "day trips", 25% stayed one night, 15% stayed two nights, and... | Which other state sent Tennessee the most tourists in 2013? | {
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"Georgia"
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168
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572c9697750c471900ed4cab | Tennessee | In 2013 tourism within the state from local citizens accounted for 39.9% of tourists, the second highest originating location for tourists to Tennessee is the state of Georgia, accounting for 8.4% of tourists.:17 Forty-four percent of stays in the state were "day trips", 25% stayed one night, 15% stayed two nights, and... | What percentage of out-of-state tourists stayed in Tennessee for four or more nights? | {
"text": [
"11%"
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321
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} |
572c9697750c471900ed4cac | Tennessee | In 2013 tourism within the state from local citizens accounted for 39.9% of tourists, the second highest originating location for tourists to Tennessee is the state of Georgia, accounting for 8.4% of tourists.:17 Forty-four percent of stays in the state were "day trips", 25% stayed one night, 15% stayed two nights, and... | What average daily amount did a tourist spend in Tennessee in 2013? | {
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459
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} |
572c9697750c471900ed4cad | Tennessee | In 2013 tourism within the state from local citizens accounted for 39.9% of tourists, the second highest originating location for tourists to Tennessee is the state of Georgia, accounting for 8.4% of tourists.:17 Forty-four percent of stays in the state were "day trips", 25% stayed one night, 15% stayed two nights, and... | What percentage of Tennessee tourists daily spending in 2013 went toward accommodation? | {
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"17%"
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509
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572c9697750c471900ed4cae | Tennessee | In 2013 tourism within the state from local citizens accounted for 39.9% of tourists, the second highest originating location for tourists to Tennessee is the state of Georgia, accounting for 8.4% of tourists.:17 Forty-four percent of stays in the state were "day trips", 25% stayed one night, 15% stayed two nights, and... | In which state do the greatest percentage of Tennessee tourists reside? | {
"text": [
"Tennessee"
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142
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} |
572c97fbf182dd1900d7c7ec | Tennessee | Interstate 40 crosses the state in a west-east orientation. Its branch interstate highways include I-240 in Memphis; I-440 in Nashville; I-140 from Knoxville to Alcoa and I-640 in Knoxville. I-26, although technically an east-west interstate, runs from the North Carolina border below Johnson City to its terminus at Kin... | Which city is the endpoint of I-26? | {
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"Kingsport"
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317
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} |
572c97fbf182dd1900d7c7ed | Tennessee | Interstate 40 crosses the state in a west-east orientation. Its branch interstate highways include I-240 in Memphis; I-440 in Nashville; I-140 from Knoxville to Alcoa and I-640 in Knoxville. I-26, although technically an east-west interstate, runs from the North Carolina border below Johnson City to its terminus at Kin... | I-24 connects which two Tennessee cities? | {
"text": [
"Chattanooga to Clarksville"
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387
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} |
572c97fbf182dd1900d7c7ee | Tennessee | Interstate 40 crosses the state in a west-east orientation. Its branch interstate highways include I-240 in Memphis; I-440 in Nashville; I-140 from Knoxville to Alcoa and I-640 in Knoxville. I-26, although technically an east-west interstate, runs from the North Carolina border below Johnson City to its terminus at Kin... | Which interstate highway running north-south passes through Memphis? | {
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"Interstate 55"
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593
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} |
572c97fbf182dd1900d7c7ef | Tennessee | Interstate 40 crosses the state in a west-east orientation. Its branch interstate highways include I-240 in Memphis; I-440 in Nashville; I-140 from Knoxville to Alcoa and I-640 in Knoxville. I-26, although technically an east-west interstate, runs from the North Carolina border below Johnson City to its terminus at Kin... | Which interstate ends at a junction close to Dandridge, Tennessee? | {
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"Interstate 81"
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623
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} |
572c97fbf182dd1900d7c7f0 | Tennessee | Interstate 40 crosses the state in a west-east orientation. Its branch interstate highways include I-240 in Memphis; I-440 in Nashville; I-140 from Knoxville to Alcoa and I-640 in Knoxville. I-26, although technically an east-west interstate, runs from the North Carolina border below Johnson City to its terminus at Kin... | What Tennessee cities are connected by I-269? | {
"text": [
"Millington to Collierville"
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981
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} |
572c99202babe914003c299c | Tennessee | Tennessee politics, like that of most U.S. states, are dominated by the Republican and the Democratic parties. Historian Dewey W. Grantham traces divisions in the state to the period of the American Civil War: for decades afterward, the eastern third of the state was Republican and the western two thirds voted Democrat... | Which are the two main parties in Tennessee politics? | {
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"Republican and the Democratic"
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"answer_start": [
72
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} |
572c99202babe914003c299d | Tennessee | Tennessee politics, like that of most U.S. states, are dominated by the Republican and the Democratic parties. Historian Dewey W. Grantham traces divisions in the state to the period of the American Civil War: for decades afterward, the eastern third of the state was Republican and the western two thirds voted Democrat... | Which part of Tennessee voted more Republican in the years following the Civil War? | {
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"eastern"
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"answer_start": [
237
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} |
572c99202babe914003c299e | Tennessee | Tennessee politics, like that of most U.S. states, are dominated by the Republican and the Democratic parties. Historian Dewey W. Grantham traces divisions in the state to the period of the American Civil War: for decades afterward, the eastern third of the state was Republican and the western two thirds voted Democrat... | What type of farmers inhabited eastern Tennessee in the late 19th century? | {
"text": [
"yeoman"
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448
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} |
572c99202babe914003c299f | Tennessee | Tennessee politics, like that of most U.S. states, are dominated by the Republican and the Democratic parties. Historian Dewey W. Grantham traces divisions in the state to the period of the American Civil War: for decades afterward, the eastern third of the state was Republican and the western two thirds voted Democrat... | Which crops grown in West Tennessee had required a great deal of slave labor? | {
"text": [
"tobacco and cotton"
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"answer_start": [
520
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} |
572c9ab62babe914003c29a4 | Tennessee | During Reconstruction, freedmen and former free people of color were granted the right to vote; most joined the Republican Party. Numerous African Americans were elected to local offices, and some to state office. Following Reconstruction, Tennessee continued to have competitive party politics. But in the 1880s, the wh... | Which party did most former slaves join when they were given the right to vote after the Civil War? | {
"text": [
"Republican"
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"answer_start": [
112
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} |
572c9ab62babe914003c29a5 | Tennessee | During Reconstruction, freedmen and former free people of color were granted the right to vote; most joined the Republican Party. Numerous African Americans were elected to local offices, and some to state office. Following Reconstruction, Tennessee continued to have competitive party politics. But in the 1880s, the wh... | In which decade did the Tennessee legislature institute a poll tax? | {
"text": [
"1880s"
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"answer_start": [
307
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} |
572c9ab62babe914003c29a6 | Tennessee | During Reconstruction, freedmen and former free people of color were granted the right to vote; most joined the Republican Party. Numerous African Americans were elected to local offices, and some to state office. Following Reconstruction, Tennessee continued to have competitive party politics. But in the 1880s, the wh... | Which party declined in Tennessee politics following voting reform legislation during Reconstruction? | {
"text": [
"Republican"
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"answer_start": [
520
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} |
572c9ab62babe914003c29a7 | Tennessee | During Reconstruction, freedmen and former free people of color were granted the right to vote; most joined the Republican Party. Numerous African Americans were elected to local offices, and some to state office. Following Reconstruction, Tennessee continued to have competitive party politics. But in the 1880s, the wh... | What percentage of the Tennessee population was African-American in 1900? | {
"text": [
"23.8"
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"answer_start": [
656
]
} |
572c9ab62babe914003c29a8 | Tennessee | During Reconstruction, freedmen and former free people of color were granted the right to vote; most joined the Republican Party. Numerous African Americans were elected to local offices, and some to state office. Following Reconstruction, Tennessee continued to have competitive party politics. But in the 1880s, the wh... | In 1913, the Tennessee state legislature made which organizational structure the default form of city government in the state? | {
"text": [
"Board of Commission"
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"answer_start": [
883
]
} |
572c9bb7f182dd1900d7c7f6 | Tennessee | After disenfranchisement of blacks, the GOP in Tennessee was historically a sectional party supported by whites only in the eastern part of the state. In the 20th century, except for two nationwide Republican landslides of the 1920s (in 1920, when Tennessee narrowly supported Warren G. Harding over Ohio Governor James ... | Which Republican presidential candidate did Tennessee support in 1920? | {
"text": [
"Warren G. Harding"
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"answer_start": [
277
]
} |
572c9bb7f182dd1900d7c7f7 | Tennessee | After disenfranchisement of blacks, the GOP in Tennessee was historically a sectional party supported by whites only in the eastern part of the state. In the 20th century, except for two nationwide Republican landslides of the 1920s (in 1920, when Tennessee narrowly supported Warren G. Harding over Ohio Governor James ... | What religion was the Democratic presidential candidate that Tennessee voted against in 1928? | {
"text": [
"Catholic"
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"answer_start": [
422
]
} |
572c9bb7f182dd1900d7c7f8 | Tennessee | After disenfranchisement of blacks, the GOP in Tennessee was historically a sectional party supported by whites only in the eastern part of the state. In the 20th century, except for two nationwide Republican landslides of the 1920s (in 1920, when Tennessee narrowly supported Warren G. Harding over Ohio Governor James ... | How many times has Tennessee supported Democratic presidential candidates in the general elections since the 1950s? | {
"text": [
"four"
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786
]
} |
572c9bb7f182dd1900d7c7f9 | Tennessee | After disenfranchisement of blacks, the GOP in Tennessee was historically a sectional party supported by whites only in the eastern part of the state. In the 20th century, except for two nationwide Republican landslides of the 1920s (in 1920, when Tennessee narrowly supported Warren G. Harding over Ohio Governor James ... | Which Republican won the Presidency while carrying Tennessee in 1928? | {
"text": [
"Herbert Hoover"
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"answer_start": [
372
]
} |
572c9ce2750c471900ed4cb4 | Tennessee | By 1960 African Americans comprised 16.45% of the state's population. It was not until after the mid-1960s and passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 that they were able to vote in full again, but new devices, such as at-large commission city governments, had been adopted in several jurisdictions to limit their polit... | In 1960, what group made up 16.45% of Tennessee's population? | {
"text": [
"African Americans"
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"answer_start": [
8
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} |
572c9ce2750c471900ed4cb5 | Tennessee | By 1960 African Americans comprised 16.45% of the state's population. It was not until after the mid-1960s and passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 that they were able to vote in full again, but new devices, such as at-large commission city governments, had been adopted in several jurisdictions to limit their polit... | What Congressional Act fully re-enfranchised African-American in Tennessee? | {
"text": [
"Voting Rights Act of 1965"
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"answer_start": [
126
]
} |
572c9ce2750c471900ed4cb6 | Tennessee | By 1960 African Americans comprised 16.45% of the state's population. It was not until after the mid-1960s and passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 that they were able to vote in full again, but new devices, such as at-large commission city governments, had been adopted in several jurisdictions to limit their polit... | Which Republican Senator's 1970 victory showed the Republican Party's renewed competitiveness in Tennessee? | {
"text": [
"Bill Brock"
],
"answer_start": [
387
]
} |
572c9ce2750c471900ed4cb7 | Tennessee | By 1960 African Americans comprised 16.45% of the state's population. It was not until after the mid-1960s and passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 that they were able to vote in full again, but new devices, such as at-large commission city governments, had been adopted in several jurisdictions to limit their polit... | Which constituency has become the Republican Party's staunchest supporters in Tennessee? | {
"text": [
"white conservatives"
],
"answer_start": [
622
]
} |
572c9ce2750c471900ed4cb8 | Tennessee | By 1960 African Americans comprised 16.45% of the state's population. It was not until after the mid-1960s and passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 that they were able to vote in full again, but new devices, such as at-large commission city governments, had been adopted in several jurisdictions to limit their polit... | Which Republican was elected Tennessee Governor in 1970? | {
"text": [
"Winfield Dunn"
],
"answer_start": [
352
]
} |
572ca113dfb02c14005c6bb5 | Tennessee | In the early 21st century, Republican voters control most of the state, especially in the more rural and suburban areas outside of the cities; Democratic strength is mostly confined to the urban cores of the four major cities, and is particularly strong in the cities of Nashville and Memphis. The latter area includes a... | Which two Tennessee cities are most supportive of the Democratic Party? | {
"text": [
"Nashville and Memphis"
],
"answer_start": [
271
]
} |
572ca113dfb02c14005c6bb6 | Tennessee | In the early 21st century, Republican voters control most of the state, especially in the more rural and suburban areas outside of the cities; Democratic strength is mostly confined to the urban cores of the four major cities, and is particularly strong in the cities of Nashville and Memphis. The latter area includes a... | Which Tennessee city has the largest African-American population? | {
"text": [
"Memphis"
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"answer_start": [
285
]
} |
572ca113dfb02c14005c6bb7 | Tennessee | In the early 21st century, Republican voters control most of the state, especially in the more rural and suburban areas outside of the cities; Democratic strength is mostly confined to the urban cores of the four major cities, and is particularly strong in the cities of Nashville and Memphis. The latter area includes a... | Which two eastern Tennessee congressional districts have the longest track record of favoring Republican candidates? | {
"text": [
"1st and 2nd"
],
"answer_start": [
458
]
} |
572ca113dfb02c14005c6bb8 | Tennessee | In the early 21st century, Republican voters control most of the state, especially in the more rural and suburban areas outside of the cities; Democratic strength is mostly confined to the urban cores of the four major cities, and is particularly strong in the cities of Nashville and Memphis. The latter area includes a... | Since which year has Tennessee's 1st congressional district voted overwhelmingly Republican? | {
"text": [
"1881"
],
"answer_start": [
847
]
} |
572ca113dfb02c14005c6bb9 | Tennessee | In the early 21st century, Republican voters control most of the state, especially in the more rural and suburban areas outside of the cities; Democratic strength is mostly confined to the urban cores of the four major cities, and is particularly strong in the cities of Nashville and Memphis. The latter area includes a... | Which two Tennessee metropolitan areas have been most supportive of the Republican Party? | {
"text": [
"Tri-Cities and Knoxville"
],
"answer_start": [
508
]
} |
572ca218dfb02c14005c6bc9 | Tennessee | In the 2000 presidential election, Vice President Al Gore, a former Democratic U.S. Senator from Tennessee, failed to carry his home state, an unusual occurrence but indicative of strengthening Republican support. Republican George W. Bush received increased support in 2004, with his margin of victory in the state incr... | Which Democratic candidate lost his own state in the 2000 general election? | {
"text": [
"Al Gore"
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"answer_start": [
50
]
} |
572ca218dfb02c14005c6bca | Tennessee | In the 2000 presidential election, Vice President Al Gore, a former Democratic U.S. Senator from Tennessee, failed to carry his home state, an unusual occurrence but indicative of strengthening Republican support. Republican George W. Bush received increased support in 2004, with his margin of victory in the state incr... | By what percentage of the popular vote did George W. Bush carry Tennessee in 2004? | {
"text": [
"14%"
],
"answer_start": [
346
]
} |
572ca218dfb02c14005c6bcb | Tennessee | In the 2000 presidential election, Vice President Al Gore, a former Democratic U.S. Senator from Tennessee, failed to carry his home state, an unusual occurrence but indicative of strengthening Republican support. Republican George W. Bush received increased support in 2004, with his margin of victory in the state incr... | Democratic presidential candidates from which region's states have fared best in recent Tennessee history? | {
"text": [
"Southern"
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"answer_start": [
397
]
} |
572ca218dfb02c14005c6bcc | Tennessee | In the 2000 presidential election, Vice President Al Gore, a former Democratic U.S. Senator from Tennessee, failed to carry his home state, an unusual occurrence but indicative of strengthening Republican support. Republican George W. Bush received increased support in 2004, with his margin of victory in the state incr... | Which 2000 presidential candidate was a former US Senator from Tennessee? | {
"text": [
"Al Gore"
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"answer_start": [
50
]
} |
572ca3fcf182dd1900d7c812 | Tennessee | The Baker v. Carr (1962) decision of the US Supreme Court established the principle of "one man, one vote", requiring state legislatures to redistrict to bring Congressional apportionment in line with decennial censuses. It also required both houses of state legislatures to be based on population for representation and... | Which 1962 US Supreme Court ruling forced states to realign their voting districts to reflect census findings? | {
"text": [
"Baker v. Carr"
],
"answer_start": [
4
]
} |
572ca3fcf182dd1900d7c813 | Tennessee | The Baker v. Carr (1962) decision of the US Supreme Court established the principle of "one man, one vote", requiring state legislatures to redistrict to bring Congressional apportionment in line with decennial censuses. It also required both houses of state legislatures to be based on population for representation and... | What phrase expresses the Supreme Court's 1962 decision that population overrules geographic consideration in election districting? | {
"text": [
"one man, one vote"
],
"answer_start": [
88
]
} |
572ca3fcf182dd1900d7c814 | Tennessee | The Baker v. Carr (1962) decision of the US Supreme Court established the principle of "one man, one vote", requiring state legislatures to redistrict to bring Congressional apportionment in line with decennial censuses. It also required both houses of state legislatures to be based on population for representation and... | A bias in Tennessee politics favoring which type of geographical district gave rise to the Baker v. Carr Supreme Court case? | {
"text": [
"rural"
],
"answer_start": [
426
]
} |
572ca3fcf182dd1900d7c815 | Tennessee | The Baker v. Carr (1962) decision of the US Supreme Court established the principle of "one man, one vote", requiring state legislatures to redistrict to bring Congressional apportionment in line with decennial censuses. It also required both houses of state legislatures to be based on population for representation and... | Which type of geographical district became more powerful in Tennessee politics following the 1962 Supreme Court decision? | {
"text": [
"urban"
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"answer_start": [
683
]
} |
572ca85f750c471900ed4cbe | Tennessee | The Highway Patrol is the primary law enforcement entity that concentrates on highway safety regulations and general non-wildlife state law enforcement and is under the jurisdiction of the Tennessee Department of Safety. The TWRA is an independent agency tasked with enforcing all wildlife, boating, and fisheries regula... | Which Tennessee law enforcement agency looks for road safety violations? | {
"text": [
"Highway Patrol"
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"answer_start": [
4
]
} |
572ca85f750c471900ed4cbf | Tennessee | The Highway Patrol is the primary law enforcement entity that concentrates on highway safety regulations and general non-wildlife state law enforcement and is under the jurisdiction of the Tennessee Department of Safety. The TWRA is an independent agency tasked with enforcing all wildlife, boating, and fisheries regula... | Which Tennessee agency enforces state wildlife regulations outside of parks? | {
"text": [
"TWRA"
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"answer_start": [
225
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} |
572ca85f750c471900ed4cc0 | Tennessee | The Highway Patrol is the primary law enforcement entity that concentrates on highway safety regulations and general non-wildlife state law enforcement and is under the jurisdiction of the Tennessee Department of Safety. The TWRA is an independent agency tasked with enforcing all wildlife, boating, and fisheries regula... | What is the acronym for Tennessee's statewide criminal investigation agency? | {
"text": [
"TBI"
],
"answer_start": [
354
]
} |
572ca85f750c471900ed4cc1 | Tennessee | The Highway Patrol is the primary law enforcement entity that concentrates on highway safety regulations and general non-wildlife state law enforcement and is under the jurisdiction of the Tennessee Department of Safety. The TWRA is an independent agency tasked with enforcing all wildlife, boating, and fisheries regula... | Who provides law enforcement within Tennessee's state parks? | {
"text": [
"Tennessee State Park Rangers"
],
"answer_start": [
476
]
} |
572ca974dfb02c14005c6be3 | Tennessee | Local law enforcement is divided between County Sheriff's Offices and Municipal Police Departments. Tennessee's Constitution requires that each County have an elected Sheriff. In 94 of the 95 counties the Sheriff is the chief law enforcement officer in the county and has jurisdiction over the county as a whole. Each Sh... | Each Tennessee county must elect which law enforcement official? | {
"text": [
"Sheriff"
],
"answer_start": [
167
]
} |
572ca974dfb02c14005c6be4 | Tennessee | Local law enforcement is divided between County Sheriff's Offices and Municipal Police Departments. Tennessee's Constitution requires that each County have an elected Sheriff. In 94 of the 95 counties the Sheriff is the chief law enforcement officer in the county and has jurisdiction over the county as a whole. Each Sh... | Which law enforcement entity serves warrants in Tennessee? | {
"text": [
"Sheriff's Office"
],
"answer_start": [
318
]
} |
572ca974dfb02c14005c6be5 | Tennessee | Local law enforcement is divided between County Sheriff's Offices and Municipal Police Departments. Tennessee's Constitution requires that each County have an elected Sheriff. In 94 of the 95 counties the Sheriff is the chief law enforcement officer in the county and has jurisdiction over the county as a whole. Each Sh... | Who is in charge of policing Tennessee counties' unincorporated areas? | {
"text": [
"County Sheriff"
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"answer_start": [
41
]
} |
572ca974dfb02c14005c6be6 | Tennessee | Local law enforcement is divided between County Sheriff's Offices and Municipal Police Departments. Tennessee's Constitution requires that each County have an elected Sheriff. In 94 of the 95 counties the Sheriff is the chief law enforcement officer in the county and has jurisdiction over the county as a whole. Each Sh... | Who polices incorporated areas of Tennessee's counties? | {
"text": [
"Municipal Police Departments"
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"answer_start": [
70
]
} |
572ca974dfb02c14005c6be7 | Tennessee | Local law enforcement is divided between County Sheriff's Offices and Municipal Police Departments. Tennessee's Constitution requires that each County have an elected Sheriff. In 94 of the 95 counties the Sheriff is the chief law enforcement officer in the county and has jurisdiction over the county as a whole. Each Sh... | What proportion of Tennessee counties recognize their Sheriff as their head law enforcement official? | {
"text": [
"94 of the 95"
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"answer_start": [
179
]
} |
572caa632babe914003c29ae | Tennessee | Capital punishment has existed in Tennessee at various times since statehood. Before 1913 the method of execution was hanging. From 1913 to 1915 there was a hiatus on executions but they were reinstated in 1916 when electrocution became the new method. From 1972 to 1978, after the Supreme Court ruled (Furman v. Georgia... | What method did Tennessee use for capital punishment before 1913? | {
"text": [
"hanging"
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"answer_start": [
118
]
} |
572caa632babe914003c29af | Tennessee | Capital punishment has existed in Tennessee at various times since statehood. Before 1913 the method of execution was hanging. From 1913 to 1915 there was a hiatus on executions but they were reinstated in 1916 when electrocution became the new method. From 1972 to 1978, after the Supreme Court ruled (Furman v. Georgia... | In which year was electrocution introduced as Tennessee's method of execution? | {
"text": [
"1916"
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"answer_start": [
206
]
} |
572caa632babe914003c29b0 | Tennessee | Capital punishment has existed in Tennessee at various times since statehood. Before 1913 the method of execution was hanging. From 1913 to 1915 there was a hiatus on executions but they were reinstated in 1916 when electrocution became the new method. From 1972 to 1978, after the Supreme Court ruled (Furman v. Georgia... | How many prisoners did Tennessee execute between 1916 and 1960? | {
"text": [
"125"
],
"answer_start": [
593
]
} |
572caa632babe914003c29b1 | Tennessee | Capital punishment has existed in Tennessee at various times since statehood. Before 1913 the method of execution was hanging. From 1913 to 1915 there was a hiatus on executions but they were reinstated in 1916 when electrocution became the new method. From 1972 to 1978, after the Supreme Court ruled (Furman v. Georgia... | How many inmates has Tennessee executed since 2000? | {
"text": [
"six"
],
"answer_start": [
711
]
} |
572caa632babe914003c29b2 | Tennessee | Capital punishment has existed in Tennessee at various times since statehood. Before 1913 the method of execution was hanging. From 1913 to 1915 there was a hiatus on executions but they were reinstated in 1916 when electrocution became the new method. From 1972 to 1978, after the Supreme Court ruled (Furman v. Georgia... | How many death row inmates were awaiting executing in Tennessee in April 2015? | {
"text": [
"73"
],
"answer_start": [
733
]
} |
572cabbb2babe914003c29b8 | Tennessee | In Knoxville, the Tennessee Volunteers college team has played in the Southeastern Conference of the National Collegiate Athletic Association since 1932. The football team has won 13 SEC championships and 25 bowls, including four Sugar Bowls, three Cotton Bowls, an Orange Bowl and a Fiesta Bowl. Meanwhile, the men's ba... | What is the nickname of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville athletic teams? | {
"text": [
"Volunteers"
],
"answer_start": [
28
]
} |
572cabbb2babe914003c29b9 | Tennessee | In Knoxville, the Tennessee Volunteers college team has played in the Southeastern Conference of the National Collegiate Athletic Association since 1932. The football team has won 13 SEC championships and 25 bowls, including four Sugar Bowls, three Cotton Bowls, an Orange Bowl and a Fiesta Bowl. Meanwhile, the men's ba... | In which year did the University of Tennessee begin competing in the Southeastern Conference of the NCAA? | {
"text": [
"1932"
],
"answer_start": [
148
]
} |
572cabbb2babe914003c29ba | Tennessee | In Knoxville, the Tennessee Volunteers college team has played in the Southeastern Conference of the National Collegiate Athletic Association since 1932. The football team has won 13 SEC championships and 25 bowls, including four Sugar Bowls, three Cotton Bowls, an Orange Bowl and a Fiesta Bowl. Meanwhile, the men's ba... | How many college football bowl championships have the Tennessee Volunteers won? | {
"text": [
"25"
],
"answer_start": [
205
]
} |
572cabbb2babe914003c29bb | Tennessee | In Knoxville, the Tennessee Volunteers college team has played in the Southeastern Conference of the National Collegiate Athletic Association since 1932. The football team has won 13 SEC championships and 25 bowls, including four Sugar Bowls, three Cotton Bowls, an Orange Bowl and a Fiesta Bowl. Meanwhile, the men's ba... | What is the farthest the Tennessee Volunteers have progressed in the NCAA men's basketball tournament? | {
"text": [
"Elite Eight"
],
"answer_start": [
386
]
} |
572cabbb2babe914003c29bc | Tennessee | In Knoxville, the Tennessee Volunteers college team has played in the Southeastern Conference of the National Collegiate Athletic Association since 1932. The football team has won 13 SEC championships and 25 bowls, including four Sugar Bowls, three Cotton Bowls, an Orange Bowl and a Fiesta Bowl. Meanwhile, the men's ba... | How many national titles has the Tennessee Volunteers women's basketball team claimed? | {
"text": [
"8"
],
"answer_start": [
518
]
} |
572d0faa2babe914003c29c3 | Post-punk | Post-punk is a heterogeneous type of rock music that emerged in the wake of the punk movement of the 1970s. Drawing inspiration from elements of punk rock while departing from its musical conventions and wider cultural affiliations, post-punk music was marked by varied, experimentalist sensibilities and its "conceptual... | When did post-punk arrive on the scene? | {
"text": [
"in the wake of the punk movement of the 1970s"
],
"answer_start": [
61
]
} |
572d0faa2babe914003c29c4 | Post-punk | Post-punk is a heterogeneous type of rock music that emerged in the wake of the punk movement of the 1970s. Drawing inspiration from elements of punk rock while departing from its musical conventions and wider cultural affiliations, post-punk music was marked by varied, experimentalist sensibilities and its "conceptual... | What did post-punk artists use in their music? | {
"text": [
"critical theory, cinema, performance art and modernist literature"
],
"answer_start": [
614
]
} |
572d0faa2babe914003c29c5 | Post-punk | Post-punk is a heterogeneous type of rock music that emerged in the wake of the punk movement of the 1970s. Drawing inspiration from elements of punk rock while departing from its musical conventions and wider cultural affiliations, post-punk music was marked by varied, experimentalist sensibilities and its "conceptual... | What began to spring up around the post-punk music? | {
"text": [
"independent record labels and fanzines"
],
"answer_start": [
789
]
} |
572d0faa2babe914003c29c6 | Post-punk | Post-punk is a heterogeneous type of rock music that emerged in the wake of the punk movement of the 1970s. Drawing inspiration from elements of punk rock while departing from its musical conventions and wider cultural affiliations, post-punk music was marked by varied, experimentalist sensibilities and its "conceptual... | How did post-punk take on rock and roll? | {
"text": [
"conceptual assault"
],
"answer_start": [
310
]
} |
572e5cc5c246551400ce4218 | Post-punk | Post-punk is a heterogeneous type of rock music that emerged in the wake of the punk movement of the 1970s. Drawing inspiration from elements of punk rock while departing from its musical conventions and wider cultural affiliations, post-punk music was marked by varied, experimentalist sensibilities and its "conceptual... | When was the original punk movement? | {
"text": [
"1970s"
],
"answer_start": [
101
]
} |
572e5cc5c246551400ce4219 | Post-punk | Post-punk is a heterogeneous type of rock music that emerged in the wake of the punk movement of the 1970s. Drawing inspiration from elements of punk rock while departing from its musical conventions and wider cultural affiliations, post-punk music was marked by varied, experimentalist sensibilities and its "conceptual... | What is a name for a type of rock music that is extremely varied in sound? | {
"text": [
"Post-punk"
],
"answer_start": [
0
]
} |
572e5cc5c246551400ce421a | Post-punk | Post-punk is a heterogeneous type of rock music that emerged in the wake of the punk movement of the 1970s. Drawing inspiration from elements of punk rock while departing from its musical conventions and wider cultural affiliations, post-punk music was marked by varied, experimentalist sensibilities and its "conceptual... | What elements of punk rock did post-punk depart from? | {
"text": [
"musical conventions and wider cultural affiliations"
],
"answer_start": [
180
]
} |
572e5cc5c246551400ce421b | Post-punk | Post-punk is a heterogeneous type of rock music that emerged in the wake of the punk movement of the 1970s. Drawing inspiration from elements of punk rock while departing from its musical conventions and wider cultural affiliations, post-punk music was marked by varied, experimentalist sensibilities and its "conceptual... | What subject matter does post-punk commonly mesh its musical sensibilities with? | {
"text": [
"art and politics"
],
"answer_start": [
551
]
} |
572e5cc5c246551400ce421c | Post-punk | Post-punk is a heterogeneous type of rock music that emerged in the wake of the punk movement of the 1970s. Drawing inspiration from elements of punk rock while departing from its musical conventions and wider cultural affiliations, post-punk music was marked by varied, experimentalist sensibilities and its "conceptual... | What developed along with the music developments of post-punk? | {
"text": [
"subcultures"
],
"answer_start": [
726
]
} |
572d10fadfb02c14005c6c27 | Post-punk | The term "post-punk" was first used by journalists in the late 1970s to describe groups moving beyond punk's sonic template into disparate areas. Many of these artists, initially inspired by punk's DIY ethic and energy, ultimately became disillusioned with the style and movement, feeling that it had fallen into commerc... | Who coined the term post-punk? | {
"text": [
"journalists in the late 1970s"
],
"answer_start": [
39
]
} |
572d10fadfb02c14005c6c28 | Post-punk | The term "post-punk" was first used by journalists in the late 1970s to describe groups moving beyond punk's sonic template into disparate areas. Many of these artists, initially inspired by punk's DIY ethic and energy, ultimately became disillusioned with the style and movement, feeling that it had fallen into commerc... | What dis the new term, post-punk, cover? | {
"text": [
"groups moving beyond punk's sonic template into disparate areas"
],
"answer_start": [
81
]
} |
572d10fadfb02c14005c6c29 | Post-punk | The term "post-punk" was first used by journalists in the late 1970s to describe groups moving beyond punk's sonic template into disparate areas. Many of these artists, initially inspired by punk's DIY ethic and energy, ultimately became disillusioned with the style and movement, feeling that it had fallen into commerc... | What inspired early post-punk artists? | {
"text": [
"punk's DIY ethic and energy"
],
"answer_start": [
191
]
} |
572d10fadfb02c14005c6c2a | Post-punk | The term "post-punk" was first used by journalists in the late 1970s to describe groups moving beyond punk's sonic template into disparate areas. Many of these artists, initially inspired by punk's DIY ethic and energy, ultimately became disillusioned with the style and movement, feeling that it had fallen into commerc... | Why did post-punk fall out of love with punk? | {
"text": [
"commercial formula, rock convention and self-parody"
],
"answer_start": [
313
]
} |
572d10fadfb02c14005c6c2b | Post-punk | The term "post-punk" was first used by journalists in the late 1970s to describe groups moving beyond punk's sonic template into disparate areas. Many of these artists, initially inspired by punk's DIY ethic and energy, ultimately became disillusioned with the style and movement, feeling that it had fallen into commerc... | What did the new post-punk artists believe? | {
"text": [
"\"radical content demands radical form\""
],
"answer_start": [
882
]
} |
572e5dabcb0c0d14000f1188 | Post-punk | The term "post-punk" was first used by journalists in the late 1970s to describe groups moving beyond punk's sonic template into disparate areas. Many of these artists, initially inspired by punk's DIY ethic and energy, ultimately became disillusioned with the style and movement, feeling that it had fallen into commerc... | Who were the first to use the term "post-punk"? | {
"text": [
"journalists"
],
"answer_start": [
39
]
} |
572e5dabcb0c0d14000f1189 | Post-punk | The term "post-punk" was first used by journalists in the late 1970s to describe groups moving beyond punk's sonic template into disparate areas. Many of these artists, initially inspired by punk's DIY ethic and energy, ultimately became disillusioned with the style and movement, feeling that it had fallen into commerc... | When was "post-punk" first used to start describing artists? | {
"text": [
"late 1970s"
],
"answer_start": [
58
]
} |
572e5dabcb0c0d14000f118a | Post-punk | The term "post-punk" was first used by journalists in the late 1970s to describe groups moving beyond punk's sonic template into disparate areas. Many of these artists, initially inspired by punk's DIY ethic and energy, ultimately became disillusioned with the style and movement, feeling that it had fallen into commerc... | What were many post-punk artists originally inspired by? | {
"text": [
"punk's DIY ethic and energy"
],
"answer_start": [
191
]
} |
572e5dabcb0c0d14000f118b | Post-punk | The term "post-punk" was first used by journalists in the late 1970s to describe groups moving beyond punk's sonic template into disparate areas. Many of these artists, initially inspired by punk's DIY ethic and energy, ultimately became disillusioned with the style and movement, feeling that it had fallen into commerc... | How many chords did standard punk songs typically use? | {
"text": [
"three"
],
"answer_start": [
732
]
} |
572e5dabcb0c0d14000f118c | Post-punk | The term "post-punk" was first used by journalists in the late 1970s to describe groups moving beyond punk's sonic template into disparate areas. Many of these artists, initially inspired by punk's DIY ethic and energy, ultimately became disillusioned with the style and movement, feeling that it had fallen into commerc... | What did post-punk artists feel there was an imperative to constantly do? | {
"text": [
"change"
],
"answer_start": [
858
]
} |
572d31bfb297151900c7ce85 | Post-punk | Though the music varied widely between regions and artists, the post-punk movement has been characterized by its "conceptual assault" on rock conventions and rejection of aesthetics perceived of as traditionalist, hegemonic or rockist in favor of experimentation with production techniques and non-rock musical styles su... | What were the things that post-punk really got into? | {
"text": [
"experimentation with production techniques"
],
"answer_start": [
247
]
} |
572d31bfb297151900c7ce87 | Post-punk | Though the music varied widely between regions and artists, the post-punk movement has been characterized by its "conceptual assault" on rock conventions and rejection of aesthetics perceived of as traditionalist, hegemonic or rockist in favor of experimentation with production techniques and non-rock musical styles su... | What aesthetic did Matthew Bannister associate with post-punk? | {
"text": [
"avant-garde"
],
"answer_start": [
1078
]
} |
572d31bfb297151900c7ce88 | Post-punk | Though the music varied widely between regions and artists, the post-punk movement has been characterized by its "conceptual assault" on rock conventions and rejection of aesthetics perceived of as traditionalist, hegemonic or rockist in favor of experimentation with production techniques and non-rock musical styles su... | What music did post-punk end to reject? | {
"text": [
"high cultural references of 1960s rock artists"
],
"answer_start": [
883
]
} |
572e64b9c246551400ce4222 | Post-punk | Though the music varied widely between regions and artists, the post-punk movement has been characterized by its "conceptual assault" on rock conventions and rejection of aesthetics perceived of as traditionalist, hegemonic or rockist in favor of experimentation with production techniques and non-rock musical styles su... | As a movement, post-punk has been characterized by its conceptual assault on what conventions? | {
"text": [
"rock"
],
"answer_start": [
137
]
} |
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