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Floyd Breeland, 87, American politician, member of the South Carolina House of Representatives (1992–2008).
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|Floyd Breeland (August 5, 1933 – August 11, 2020) was an American politician who served in the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 111th district from 1992 to 2008.
Early life and education
Breeland was born in St. George, South Carolina and graduated from Williams Memorial High School. He served in the United States Army. He received his bachelor's degree from Allen University in 1955 and his masters of science degree in secondary school education from Indiana University Bloomington in 1967.
Career
He was a high school teacher and principal.
He died on August 11, 2020, in Charleston, South Carolina at age 87.
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Trivia & Knowledge· 16 questions
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1.In what city was Floyd Breeland born?
- A.Columbia, South Carolina
- B.Greenville, South Carolina
- C.Charleston, South Carolina
- D.St. George, South Carolinacorrect
Floyd Breeland was born in St. George, South Carolina.
Source: Early life and education section
2.What is the birth date of Floyd Breeland?
- A.August 5, 1933correct
- B.August 11, 1933
- C.September 5, 1933
- D.August 5, 1940
Floyd Breeland was born on August 5, 1933.
Source: Biography introduction
3.From which high school did Floyd Breeland graduate?
- A.St. George High School
- B.Charleston High School
- C.Allen High School
- D.Williams Memorial High Schoolcorrect
Floyd Breeland graduated from Williams Memorial High School.
Source: Early life and education section
4.In what branch of the United States military did Floyd Breeland serve?
- A.United States Navy
- B.United States Air Force
- C.United States Marine Corps
- D.United States Armycorrect
Floyd Breeland served in the United States Army.
Source: Early life and education section
5.From which institution did Floyd Breeland receive his bachelor's degree in 1955?
- A.University of South Carolina
- B.Allen Universitycorrect
- C.South Carolina State University
- D.Indiana University Bloomington
Floyd Breeland received his bachelor's degree from Allen University in 1955.
Source: Early life and education section
6.In what field did Floyd Breeland earn a master of science degree from Indiana University Bloomington?
- A.Public Administration
- B.Secondary school educationcorrect
- C.History
- D.Political Science
Floyd Breeland received his master of science degree in secondary school education in 1967.
Source: Early life and education section
7.In what year did Floyd Breeland complete his master of science degree?
- A.1992
- B.1967correct
- C.1955
- D.1972
Floyd Breeland earned his master of science degree in 1967.
Source: Early life and education section
8.Which political body did Floyd Breeland serve in from 1992 to 2008?
- A.United States House of Representatives
- B.South Carolina State Senate
- C.Charleston City Council
- D.South Carolina House of Representativescorrect
Floyd Breeland served in the South Carolina House of Representatives from 1992 to 2008.
Source: Biography introduction
9.Floyd Breeland represented which district in the South Carolina House of Representatives?
- A.121st district
- B.101st district
- C.111th districtcorrect
- D.131st district
Floyd Breeland served in the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 111th district.
Source: Biography introduction
10.What professions did Floyd Breeland hold before or during his political career?
- A.Lawyer and judge
- B.High school teacher and principalcorrect
- C.College professor and administrator
- D.Journalist and editor
Floyd Breeland worked as a high school teacher and principal.
Source: Career section
11.On what date did Floyd Breeland pass away?
- A.July 11, 2020
- B.August 5, 2020
- C.August 11, 2020correct
- D.September 15, 2020
Floyd Breeland died on August 11, 2020.
Source: Career section
12.In what city did Floyd Breeland die?
- A.Columbia, South Carolina
- B.St. George, South Carolina
- C.Bloomington, Indiana
- D.Charleston, South Carolinacorrect
Floyd Breeland died in Charleston, South Carolina.
Source: Career section
13.How old was Floyd Breeland at the time of his death?
- A.88
- B.87correct
- C.86
- D.85
Floyd Breeland was 87 years old when he died.
Source: Biography introduction
14.Which legislative session document commemorates Floyd Breeland?
- A.A House Resolution (H. 5535)correct
- B.A Senate Bill (S. 1122)
- C.A State Proclamation (P. 990)
- D.A Congressional Record (C. 777)
Floyd Breeland is the subject of House Resolution H. 5535 from the 123rd Session.
Source: References section
15.The resolution regarding Floyd Breeland was produced during which session of the South Carolina General Assembly?
- A.120th Session
- B.121st Session
- C.123rd Sessioncorrect
- D.122nd Session
The resolution for Floyd Breeland was issued during the 123rd Session of the South Carolina General Assembly.
Source: References section
16.What is the primary identity of Floyd Breeland described in the archive?
- A.An American educator
- B.An American military officer
- C.An American civil rights activist
- D.An American politiciancorrect
Floyd Breeland is described as an American politician.
Source: Biography introduction
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