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The term "Yankee" or "Yanks" was given to the Northern forces of the United States in the US Civil War. This excluded Kentucky which at first was neutral in that war. Later that changed, however, Kentuckians were never considered to be "Yankees". Later in history, the term "Yanks" was used to describe the Americans. This was a term used often by France & Great Britain in WW1.
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Why are Missouri and Kentucky represented by stars on the confederate flag?
Kentucky is a southern state and even though most of Missouri is above the Mason Dixon most Missourians fought for the South. Both Missouri and Kentucky along with West Virginia tried to join the Confederacy but were stopped because the Yankees were watching there state elections. They were standing at the polls intimidating people.
Who did Daniel Boone take with to Kentucky?
Originally no one. He once stated he went to Kentucky to get away from people. Eventually he will a cabin and move his family to Kentucky.
Who were the people on the Yankees that made the hall of fame?
Erfanullah Arsala
Who Won World Series as player and coach for the same team?
joe girardi for the best team in the world Yankees ! Yankees ! Yankees ! Yankees ! Yankees ! Yankees ! Yankees ! Yankees ! Yankees !
Why people with blue eyes are not to be trusted in Mexico?
Mexicans have a distrust of Yankees (Americans).
Was Andrew Johnson a southerner?
yes
Why are Missouri and Kentucky represented by stars on the confederate flag?
Kentucky is a southern state and even though most of Missouri is above the Mason Dixon most Missourians fought for the South. Both Missouri and Kentucky along with West Virginia tried to join the Confederacy but were stopped because the Yankees were watching there state elections. They were standing at the polls intimidating people.
Where the name Yankees coming from?
people from the north is the definition of YANKEES.
How many inbread people live in Kentucky?
It depends... how many people live in Kentucky?
Who did the Yankees refer to?
in the 1700s, british people called American revolutionists "Yankees"
How many people does the capital of Kentucky have?
Frankfort, Kentucky: 27, 741
How many people attend the Kentucky Derby each year?
3 million people attend Kentucky a year.
Why would people want to travel to Kentucky?
Kentucky is the incest capital of the world.
What are facts about Quincy Kentucky?
Some people believe Quincy Kentucky to be haunted.
Who settled in Kentucky?
Indians was the first people to discover Kentucky
How many people are in Kentucky?
Alot
What do people in Michigan like to be called?
Yankees
