This research paper is part of a team project. Since this is only one section of the paper, there is no need for a conclusion after the third bullet point is covered. Since this is the beginning of the paper, please do include an introduction. The next section of the paper will be added onto this by another teammate so it will continue on after this portion. It should be double spaced so this may save some time. Include in-text citations and sources.

Here are the bullet points:

– Brief background of Kentucky (population, urban/rural composition, agriculture and climate zones, history of settlement and immigration).

– Overview of the history of beer, wine, and spirits in Kentucky. When did commercial brewing, wine making, and distilling start in Kentucky, how, and why?

– Overview of beer, wine, and spirits production: how many breweries, wineries, distilleries in Kentucky today? How much to they produce altogether? How much revenue and taxes do they generate? How have all these numbers changed over time?