Ch. 5- Early Attempts at TN Statehood

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Which statement is the best summary of the State of Franklin’s importance to present-day Tennessee? Options: It was the first part of present-day Tennessee to be settled. , It was the first region in present-day Tennessee to declare independence from Britain. , It was the first area in present-day Tennessee to attempt to become a state. , It was the first area in present-day Tennessee to preserve Cherokee lands.

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It was the first area in present-day Tennessee to attempt to become a state.

Front

Who was the first governor of the Southwest Territory?

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William Blount

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Because North Carolina was on the east side of Franklin and Indian land were on the western side how did the settlers feel about North Carolina protecting them?

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They felt that North Carolina did not protect them from the Natives.

Front

How was the Southwest Territory similar to the state of Franklin?

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They both had been controlled by North Carolina.

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Which jobs might William Blount have done in his official roles in the Southwest Territory? Options: Create laws for the territory. Draw the borders of the territory. Work out treaties with Indian nations in the territory. Lead the militia forces in the territory.

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Work out treaties with Indian nations in the territory.

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American indians are also called what?

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Native Americans

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What are nomads?

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People who move from place to place looking for new food and land.

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Who was the first governor of TN?

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John Sevier

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What is the Treaty of Holston?

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a treaty negotiated and signed by William Blount to allow settlers to settle in TN for $1,000 per year.