Tennessee Statehood Flashcard

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What year did Tennessee become a state?

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1796

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Who was the President of the United States when Tennessee became a state?

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George Washington

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Which Native American tribe played a significant role in Tennessee's path to statehood? Options: Iroquois, Choctaw, Cherokee, Apache

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Cherokee

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Who was the first governor of Tennessee?

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John Sevier

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Which city served as the capital of Tennessee when it became a state?

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Knoxville

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Which state was Tennessee originally a part of?

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North Carolina

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Who was the U.S. Senator from Tennessee during the statehood process?

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William Cocke

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Tennessee is the ......... state.

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16th

Front

Who was appointed governor of the Southwest Territory?

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William Blount

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How much population was needed in the territory in order to become a state?

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60,000