7 Tennessee Statehood Quiz

What happened before Tennessee was a state?

• It was part of North Carolina

• It was an independent territory

• It was unexplored land

• None of the above

What was the State of Franklin?

• A proposed but ultimately unrecognized state in early American history

• A state located in the northeastern United States

• A fictional state mentioned in a novel

• A state recognized during the Civil War

What was the Southwest Territory and how did it move us toward statehood?

• A region that became part of the U.S. after the Treaty of Paris, leading to the formation of Tennessee

• A territory acquired from Mexico, leading directly to the Civil War

• An area in the western U.S. known for its desert climate, unrelated to statehood

• A fictional region in a popular novel, not related to U.S. history

What is the legacy of this period?

• Significant technological advancements

• Major political shifts

• Cultural and artistic contributions

• No notable legacy

Synthesis/SUMMARY: Write 2-4 sentences summarizing the notes.

• Summarize the main points in 2-4 sentences.

• Provide a detailed analysis.

• List the topics covered in the notes.

• Explain the purpose of the notes.

What state was the first to secede from the Union?

• Texas

• North Carolina

• South Carolina

• Florida