TN Statehood to Pre Civil War ( Including Famous Tennesseans)

The following are steps to become a state:

1. 1. Population of 60,000 residents

2. 2. Citizens vote on statehood

3. 3. Constitutional Convention and State Constitution is created

What is the next step?

• The convention submits the Constitution to Congress for approval.

• The state is given a name and becomes the 17th state.

• The state is given a flag by Congress.

• The state is given a capital city by the Cherokee.

What year did Tennessee become a state?

• 1763

• 1796

John Sevier and William Blount both served as governors. Which area did William Blount serve as governor?

• William Blount and John Sevier were both governors of the state of Tennessee.

• William Blount served as governor of the Southwest Territory.

Which city was the first capital of Tennessee?

• Chattanooga

• Knoxville

• Nashville

• Clarksville

Andrew Jackson defeated the British and their Creek allies at which battle, as shown in the picture?

• Battle of the Thames

• Battle of New Orleans

• Battle of Horseshoe Bend

• Battle of Alamo

Which American leader is being described by the following information?

A US General who led the Tennessee militia during the War of 1812.

He defeated the British at the Battle of New Orleans.

As a U.S. president, he passed the Indian Removal Act.

• James Robertson

• Andrew Jackson

• Tecumseh

• Sequoyah

How did Tennessee become known as the "Volunteer State"?

• Tennessee had many successes in battle against the American Indians.

• A large number of Tennesseans volunteered to fight in the War of 1812 and in later wars.

Which outcome best supports the following statement? After the War of 1812, Jackson was recognized as a national hero, which led to______?

• Jackson Manufacturing in Tennessee went down.

• Jackson expanded national and Tennessee boundaries.

• Jackson gained national popularity during his battles, which helped him become elected president.

Which title below would be the best for the painting above?

• Blazing the Wilderness Road

• After the Battle of Tippecanoe

• Trail of Tears

• The Great Migration

Which statement best supports John Ross's viewpoint on the loss of Cherokee land?

• He disagreed with the treaty and fought to protect the Cherokee land.

• He signed the Treaty of Echota which sold the remaining Cherokee land to the U.S. government.