LAND FOR SALE
This company bought a large tract of land from the Cherokee in 1775.
the Transylvania Land Company
In 1779, James Robertson established this fortified location in what is now present-day Nashville, TN
Fort Nashborough
The Cherokee attacked Fort Nashborough in this year
1781
This famous Tennessean was one of the leaders of the Overmountain Men
John Sevier
This 1775 purchase of a large tract of land around the Cumberland River is known as the _______ _______
Transylvania Purchase
This land surveyor led 30 settler families to the Cumberland Settlement
John Donelson
The battle between the Cherokee and the Settlers at Fort Nashborough is known by this name
the Battle of the Bluffs
This officer led the British forces at Kings Mountain
Major Patrick Ferguson
The Cherokee sold 20 million acres of land for approximately this amount in trade goods
$50,000
This deadly disease was one of several challenges Cumberland settlers faced.
Smallpox
This famous Cherokee leader attacked Fort Nashborough with 400 warriors.
Dragging Canoe
Kings Mountain is located in this American state.
South Carolina
The treaty that established the Transylvania Land Purchase was agreed to at this location
Sycamore Shoals
Much like the Watuaga Settlement, the Cumberland Settlement also formed an independent government known as the ________ _________
Cumberland Compact
Ultimately, the Battle of the Bluffs was victory for this group.
the settlers
The Overmountain Men fought "Indian Style". These types of tactics are also known by this modern term.
Guerilla Warfare