Exploring the Mississippi Territory: 1798-1817

What law created the Mississippi Territory in 1798?

• The Northwest Ordinance

• The Mississippi Territory Act

• The Adams-Onís Treaty

• The Louisiana Purchase Agreement

What was the capital of the Mississippi Territory?

• Natchez

• Washington

• Vicksburg

• Jackson

Which was the first college established in the Mississippi Territory?

• Mississippi College

• Jefferson College

• Elizabeth Female Academy

• University of Mississippi

What nickname was given to the Mississippi River due to its challenging navigation?

• The Mighty Mississippi

• The Great River

• The Devil's Backbone

• The Old Man River

Which significant event doubled the size of the United States and affected the Mississippi Territory in 1803?

• The signing of the Constitution

• The War of 1812

• The Louisiana Purchase

• The Treaty of Ghent

When were the Gulf Coast regions annexed to the Mississippi Territory?

• 1798

• 1804

• 1812

• 1817

During which conflict did the British attempt to take control of the Mississippi Territory?

• The American Revolutionary War

• The War of 1812

• The French and Indian War

• The Civil War

In what year did Mississippi become the 20th state of the United States?

• 1810

• 1817

• 1820

• 1823

Which group launched attacks in the Mississippi Territory leading up to its statehood?

• The Cherokee

• The Creek

• The Choctaw

• The Seminole

Who was known as "Heroic Hester" for their actions during the Creek War?

• A Creek warrior

• A U.S. Army general

• A local militia leader

• A civilian woman