Daniel Boone's Life
What year was Daniel Boone born?
1734
What was the name of the trail Boone helped create?
Wilderness Road
What fort did Boone help build in Kentucky?
Fort Boonesborough
True or False: Daniel Boone wore a raccoon skin cap
False – He preferred a wide-brimmed hat.
What state was Boone born in?
Pennsylvania
Why was the Wilderness Road important?
It allowed settlers to move into Kentucky.
Which side did most Kentucky settlers support during the war?
The Patriots
What TV show made Boone even more famous in the 1960s?
Daniel Boone
What was Boone’s job before becoming an explorer?
Hunter and trapper
What natural obstacle did Boone have to cross to reach Kentucky?
The Cumberland Gap
What Native American tribe fought alongside the British?
Shawnee
What did Boone name the first settlement he helped establish in Kentucky?
Boonesborough
What happened when Boone was captured by the Shawnee in 1778?
He escaped after several months and warned settlers at Boonesborough.
About how many settlers traveled the Wilderness Road by 1800?
Over 300,000
What happened during the Siege of Boonesborough?
The British and Shawnee attacked, but Boone and the settlers defended the fort.
What happened to Boone’s land claims?
He lost most of them due to legal issues
Where is Daniel Boone buried?
Frankfort, Kentucky
What dangers did settlers face on the Wilderness Road?
Attacks from Native Americans, rough terrain, and harsh weather
Why was Kentucky important in the war?
It was a key frontier battleground for control of western lands.
What did Boone do later in life?
He moved to Missouri and continued exploring.