Chapter 18
What was the name for the first settlement in Tennessee?
The Watauga Settlement
What 2 men were tasked with founding the Cumberland Settlements?
James Robertson and John Donelson
Who did the British want to attack when crossing the Cumberland Gap?
The Overmountain Men
Which state originally controlled the area that is now Tennessee?
North Carolina
Which planet has the most moons in our solar system?
Saturn
How did the settlers get the land that was soon called the Watauga Settlement?
They leased it from the American Indians.
What purchase led to the founding of the Cumberland Settlements?
The Transylvania Purchase
What battle took place between the British and Overmountain Men?
The Battle of Kings Mountain
What was the name for Tennessee's first attempt at statehood?
Frankland
How tall was the tallest man?
8'11
The system of laws created by the Watauga Association became know as the Watauga ______?
Watauga Compact
What was the goal of the Transylvania Land Company?
To buy as much land as possible around the Cumberland River.
About how many men were part of the Overmountain men?
Around 1,000
John Sevier
What is a sauce made out of garlic, oil, and mayo called?
Garlic Aioli
What is the name of the Native American who was against leasing land to settlers?
List 3 things that were obstacles in establishing the Cumberland Settlements.
Cold weather, rough waters, a smallpox outbreak, and attacks by Indians.
Who won the Battle of Kings Mountain and what effects did that have on the war?
The Overmountain Men won and it led to a winning streak that lasted until the end of the war.
Hint: not Frankland
The Washington District of North Carolina
What is the total number of students in 5th grade at Camp Creek?
39
What are the names of the 2 important people who helped end the battle of Fort Watauga?
Nancy Ward and John Sevier
Fort Nashborough in 1781
How long did the Battle of Kings Mountain take?
1 hour
After the state of Franklin failed, who took control of the Southwest Territory?
The U.S. Government
Answer the math problem:
(234+90) X 45 = ?
? = 14580