S.S. Chapter 22 Review

Who became determined to form a state in Tennessee?

• George Washington

• Independent Citizens

• Thomas Jefferson

• Donald Trump

How many delegates met to draft the new constitution?

• 100

• 2

• 55

• 60,000

What date was the document (draft of the constitution) signed?

• August 20th

• November 5th

• February 6th

• July 4th

Who was elected Tennessee’s first governor?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

• John Sevier

• William Blount

What date did Tennessee become a state?

• July 4, 2020

• November 6, 2020

• June 1, 1796

• Friday the 13th

Tennessee is the ___ state?

• 1st

• 50th

• 18th

• 16th

What 4 steps did Tennessee take in becoming a state?

• Had to create a Constitution

• A president is elected

• Congress had to approve Tennessee's constitution

• Had to meet a population requirement

• The people had to vote

What city was the original state capital of Tennessee?

• Knoxville

• Smithville

• Nashville

• Murfreesbore

Which city was only the capital for 1 day?

• Knoxville

• Nashville

• Murfreesboro

• Kingston

What city became Tennessee’s permanent capital as it still is today?

• Nashville

• Knoxville

• Kingston

• Cookeville