Colonel Sanders' Life Story

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What major life event occurred when the boy was six years old?

  • He moved to a new town.
  • His father passed away. (correct)
  • He started working in a factory.
  • He began his education.

At what age did the boy first start working as a farmhand?

  • 8 years old
  • 14 years old
  • 10 years old (correct)
  • 12 years old

What job did the boy take after being discharged from the US Army?

  • Insurance salesman
  • Painter of horse carriages (correct)
  • Service station manager
  • Chemical lamp manufacturer

What business did he attempt to establish that failed due to competition?

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What was the outcome of the dispute with a local competitor?

<p>It led to a fatal shooting. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

At what age did he begin working as a farmhand?

<p>10 years old (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What career did he pursue after being honorably discharged from the Army?

<p>Railroad worker (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What tragic event happened after he opened his restaurant?

<p>An employee was fatally shot. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happened to the motel he purchased next to his restaurant?

<p>It caught fire and burned down. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What major event forced the original closure of Colonel Sanders' motel and restaurant?

<p>World War II (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

At what age did he drop out of school and begin working as a painter?

<p>10 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What job did he take after leaving the US Army?

<p>Railroad worker (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What major setback did he experience while studying law?

<p>Got into a fight (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What caused him to lose his job as a tire salesman?

<p>Not following orders (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Great Depression

The period of significant economic decline that began in 1929, causing widespread poverty, unemployment, and hardship.

Service Station

An establishment that sells gasoline and often provides additional services such as car repair and convenience items.

Chicken Restaurant

A type of restaurant that serves fried poultry, typically chicken.

Motel

A building that offers lodging for travelers, typically with rooms for overnight stays.

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Rebuilt

The act of restarting a business or project after facing a setback.

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Dispute

A dispute or argument, often leading to conflict or disagreement.

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Fatal Shooting

A severe loss of control over one's body or consciousness, leading to a state of unconsciousness.

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Closed

A situation where a business or venture is closed due to lack of financial success or other factors.

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Resilience

This refers to a person's ability to overcome challenges and persevere even in the face of setbacks and hardship.

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Restaurant

A business that prepares and serves food to customers, typically for immediate consumption.

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Life Insurance

A legal document that allows someone to take control of a business or property if the owner dies.

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Sales

A type of income that is earned by selling products or services to customers.

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Enlist

The process of involving oneself in a military force for the purpose of service.

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Entrepreneur

A person who starts a new business or endeavors to achieve something new.

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Franchise

A legal agreement that allows someone to use another person's business model, brand, and processes in exchange for fees.

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Fast Food

A way of selling goods directly to consumers, usually through a physical store with a focus on speed.

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Persistence

The ability to continue despite setbacks and failures.

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Global Expansion

A company or organization that does business in multiple countries.

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Franchise Growth

When a business grows rapidly by selling licenses to others to use its brand and system.

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Fast-Food Chain

A business model that focuses on selling food quickly and efficiently.

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Expansion

The process of spreading a business from one location to many locations.

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What is the Great Depression?

A period of severe economic decline characterized by widespread unemployment and poverty.

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What does it mean to lose a job due to a company closing its manufacturing plant?

Losing a job due to a company closing down.

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What is a service station?

An establishment that sells gasoline and offers additional services.

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What is a dispute?

An argument or disagreement that can lead to conflict.

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What is a fatal shooting?

A situation where someone is killed by a gun.

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What does it mean to 'rebuilt' a business?

To begin operating a business again after facing a setback.

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What is a chicken restaurant?

A restaurant that specializes in chicken dishes.

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What is a motel?

A building that provides lodging for travelers, typically with rooms for overnight stays.

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Entrepreneurship

The act of starting a new business or endeavor, often involving risk-taking and innovation.

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Study Notes

Colonel Sanders' Story

  • Born in Henryville, Indiana, in 1895, when he was 6 years old.
  • Father passed away in 1895.
  • Mother had to work at a tomato canning factory, leaving him to cook and care for his siblings.
  • Faced difficult work as a farmer at the age of 10.
  • Dropped out of school in the sixth grade, at the age of 12.
  • Started work by painting carriages.
  • Faked his age at 16 years old to enlist in the US Army.
  • Was honorably discharged a year later.
  • Worked as a railroad worker, studied law, and established a chemical lamp manufacturing company.
  • The company did not succeed, facing competition and eventually closing. He worked as a tire sales representative, and lost that job too due to the company closing down.
  • At age 40, the manager of an oil company offered him a service station.
  • He took that offer during the Great Depression, and opened a service station.
  • He later opened a restaurant, which also faced challenges, and had to close down.
  • He then successfully sold the recipe for Kentucky Fried Chicken in 1952 to a restaurant.
  • The restaurant achieved great success, reaching worldwide popularity.
  • He franchised the business concept, creating KFC.
  • Became highly successful in the food industry.
  • Traveled extensively across the US, establishing KFC restaurants.

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