Chapter 21 Gallopade The Lost State of Franklin

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Why did the people of Tennessee dislike being part of North Carolina after the American Revolution?

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The North Carolina capital was far away, and the government could not protect Tennesseans from American Indians.

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Why did North Carolina give up its western region?

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to pay a debt to the United States

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Why did the state of Franklin fail?

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The settlers disagreed over control of the government.

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What is the Lost State of Franklin?

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Tennessee's first attempt at statehood

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Why were many Tennesseans glad to be part of the Southwest Territory?

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They thought they would be protected from American Indian attacks.

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Who was the governor of the Southwest Territory?

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William Blount

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How did the Southwest Territory gain statehood?

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The governor applied for statehood as soon as the population was high enough.

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What is the capital of Tennessee?

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Nashville

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What is the name of the county we live in?

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Henry

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What state borders Tennessee to the north?

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Kentucky