Geography & Settlement
What mountain range runs through Tennessee and was an obstacle for settlers?
The Appalachian Mountains
Who was the first governor of Tennessee?
John Sevier
Who did Andrew Jackson and the militia defeat at the Battle of Horseshoe Bend?
The Red Stick Creeks
What role did Nancy Ward play in the Watauga Settlement?
She warned settlers of an upcoming Cherokee attack.
What was one similarity between the Creek and Shawnee tribes?
Women grew crops, and men hunted.
What natural pathway allowed settlers to cross through the mountains into Tennessee?
The Cumberland Gap
Who governed the Southwest Territory before Tennessee became a state?
William Blount
What group of volunteer fighters played an important role at the Battle of King’s Mountain?
The Overmountain Men
Who was Tennessee’s first governor?
John Sevier
Which Native American period came first in Tennessee history?
Paleo period
Who were the founders of the Cumberland Settlement?
James Robertson and John Donelson
In what year did Tennessee officially become a state?
1796
What happened at the Battle of the Bluffs?
Cherokee attacked settlers, but dogs helped defend the fort.
Which leader helped govern the Southwest Territory before statehood?
William Blount
Put these time periods in order: Archaic, Paleo, Mississippian, Woodland.
Paleo → Archaic → Woodland → Mississippian
Which neighboring state tried to form the “State of Franklin”?
North Carolina
What was one important step Tennessee needed to take to officially become a state?
Possible Answers:
1)Have at least 60,000 people living in the territory,
2)Vote to become a state,
3)Write a state constitution, or
4) Get approved by US Congress
What was one effect of the Jackson Purchase?
Tennessee expanded westward.
What role did John Donelson and James Robertson play in Tennessee history?
They were founders of the Cumberland Settlement.
What was significant about the Archaic period?
Tribes began to use tools more frequently.
Why didn’t Franklin become an official state?
Not enough states approved it as a new state.
What is the most likely explanation for how Tennessee got its name?
It comes from a Yuchi word meaning “where the rivers come together.”
What was the Trail of Tears?
The forced removal of the Cherokee from their land to the west.
Who was known as the “Beloved Woman” of the Cherokee and a peacemaker?
Nancy Ward
Which period is known for building mounds and having complex societies?
The Mississippian period