Tennessee Prior to Statehood

What was one contribution of the Yuchi Native Americans in Tennessee?

• The Yuchi word "Tana-tsee" inspired the name of the state.

• The Yuchi government inspired democratic traditions in Tennessee.

• The Yuchi economy created great wealth in Tennessee.

• The Yuchi people selected the first governor of the state.

The name "Tennessee" comes from the Yuchi description of which geographic feature in the region?

• lakes

• mountains

• plains

• rivers

Which locations are Tennessee State Archeological Parks that protect ancient Native Americans? (Pick 2)

• Fort Loudoun

• Fort Pillow

• Old Stone Fort

• Pinson Mounds

• Sycamore Shoals

What historical evidence proves that early humans hunted large animals in Tennessee?

• clay jars

• Coates-Hines Site

• Old Stone Fort

• shell jewelry

How did Cherokee become members of their clans?

• Cherokee belonged to their father's clan

• Cherokee were assigned to clans by the Principal Chief

• Cherokee were assigned to clans by the Beloved Woman

• Cherokee belonged to their mother's clan

Which Native American tribes lived in Tennessee before the arrival of European colonists? (Pick 3)

• Algonquian

• Cherokee

• Creek

• Mohawk

• Shawnee

Why was the Cumberland Gap important to the early settlement of Tennessee?

• It prevented colonists from planting cash crops.

• It allowed settlers to travel through the Appalachian Mountains.

• It decreased the cost of trade.

• It increased tensions between settlers and Native Americans.

How did clearing the Cumberland Gap impact Tennessee?

• It ended migration to the West.

• It led to long-term peace with Native Americans.

• It increased trade and commerce.

• It decreased the number of settlers moving into the area.

How did the actions of Dragging Canoe impact settlers in Tennessee?

• He united many small settlements into a large trade network.

• He protected early settlers.

• He helped British Loyalists attack several settlements.

• He forces settlers to join the Cherokee tribe.

Which historical figure was a leader of the Cherokee during the late 1700s?

• John Donelson

• Sarah Hawkins

• James Roberts

• Nancy Ward