Ch. 17 & 18 Social Studies

Why did King George pass the Proclamation of 1763?

• to allow settlement of land west of the Appalachian Mountains

• to avoid fights between the settlers and American Indians

• to build the Wilderness Road

• to end the French and Indian War

Why did people travel through the Cumberland Gap to settle the West?

• It was the only route that was not through American Indian land.

• It was the easiest route through the Appalachian Mountains

• It was the official route set up by the King in the Proclamation of 1763.

• It was too crowded on the other routes because so many people were moving west.

How was the Wilderness Road used? (Choose 2)

• to settle the west

• to send American Indians out of settlement areas

• to conduct commerce

• to move troops during French and Indian War

Which of the following events came first?

• Wilderness Road is built through Cumberland Gap

• French and Indian War ends

• King George passes the Proclamation of 1763

Which of the following events came second?

• Wilderness Road is built through Cumberland Gap

• French and Indian War ends

• King George passes the Proclamation of 1763

Which of the following events came third?

• Wilderness Road is built through Cumberland Gap

• French and Indian War ends

• King George passes the Proclamation of 1763

Which states come together near the Cumberland Gap?(Choose 3)

• Kentucky

• Tennessee

• Georgia

• Alabama

• Virgina

The Watauga Association is an example of ______________.

• self-government

• trade

• American Indian Tribe

• military forts

The settlers in the Watauga Settlement formed a system of __________ known as the Watauga Compact.

What did the Cherokee call Nancy Ward?

• Cherished Mother

• Devoted Women

• Beloved Women

• Beloved Warrior