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Question | Answer |
Who is known as the “Father of Tennessee”? | James Robertson |
In 1779, which two men each led a group of settlers from east Tennessee to middle Tennessee to settle at French Lick? | James Robertson and John Donelson |
Why did the first settlers of Tennessee want to settle here? | They wanted more land and freedom from government. |
The Civil War took place in what years? | 1860-1865 |
Who were the three Presidents of the United States that were from Tennessee? | Andrew Jackson, Andrew Johnson, James K. Polk |
What were the four Native American tribes that could be found in Tennessee? | Cherokee, Chickasaw, Shawnee, Creek |
Historians know that which Spanish conquistador came through Tennessee on his quest to find gold, thanks to the journal entries of Rodrigo Ranjel? | Hernando de Soto |
The “march” for the Native Americans in 1838 began in the state of ____________________________, and ended in _____________________________. | It began in North Carolina and ended in Oklahoma. |
What was the lonely and dangerous road that was used by Tennessee settlers after selling their goods in New Orleans called? | Natchez Trace |
In 1838, thousands of Native Americans were forced off their land and made to march west of the Mississippi River along what became known as the ___________________________? | The Trail of Tears |
What were men who hunted for lengthy periods of time called? | Longhunters |
This Cherokee leader, who had the right to sit in council meetings, often showed mercy on prisoners, by setting them free _________. | Nancy Ward |
Which President approved the removal of the Native Americans during the Trail of Tears? | Andrew Jackson |
John Donelson led people to French Lick by way of land or water? | water |
James Robertson led people to French Lick by way of land or water? | land |
What made Tennessee unique in regards to the Civil War? | It was the last state to leave the Union at the start of the Civil War and the first to return after the war. |
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