Early Life
Daniel Boone was born in this colony in 1734.
What is Pennsylvania?
Daniel Boone led settlers through this famous gap in the Appalachian Mountains.
What is the Cumberland Gap?
Boone was once kidnapped by warriors from this Native American tribe.
Who are the Shawnee?
After leaving Kentucky, Boone moved to this present-day state in 1799.
What is Missouri?
Boone’s favorite outdoor activity was this, which helped him survive in the wild.
What is hunting?
As a boy, Boone learned to hunt and track animals in this mountain range.
What are the Appalachian Mountains?
In 1775, Boone helped build this famous settlement in Kentucky.
What is Boonesborough?
Boone’s daughter, Jemima, was kidnapped but later rescued near this river.
What is the Kentucky River?
Boone became famous in his lifetime thanks to books written by this author.
Who is John Filson?
Daniel Boone had this many children (more than 5 but less than 15).
What is 10?
Before moving to Kentucky, Boone’s family settled in this southern colony.
What is North Carolina?
The road Boone helped carve out for pioneers moving west was called this.
What is the Wilderness Road?
Boone was known for wearing this type of hat, even though history says he preferred a felt one.
What is a coonskin cap?
Despite being a famous explorer, Boone lost most of his land because of this problem.
What are legal land disputes?
A famous TV show from the 1960s featured this actor playing Daniel Boone.
Who is Fess Parker?
Boone served as a wagoner and fighter during this war between the British and French.
What is the French & Indian War?
Kentucky was a dangerous place for settlers because of conflicts with this group of people.
Who are Native Americans?
Boone and other settlers fought in this last major battle of the American Revolution in Kentucky.
What is the Battle of Blue Licks?
Boone’s final resting place is debated between Missouri and this state.
What is Kentucky?
Boone’s name is used for towns, a county, and even this type of educational institution.
What is a university?
As a child, Boone received his first gun and became an expert at this skill.
What is marksmanship (or shooting)?
The land Boone explored was originally claimed by this country before becoming part of the U.S.
What is Britain?
Boone once lived with the Shawnee tribe after being captured and was given this type of name by them.
What is "Big Turtle"?
Boone died in this year at the age of 85.
What is 1820?
Boone never wore one of these hats, even though he’s often pictured in one.
What is a coonskin cap?