Early Tn. History test review

The name of our state originated from the _______________ tribe. Tennessee means “where the _______________ come together.”

• Yuchi, rivers

• Apache; rivers

• Navajo; valleys

• Sioux; plains

Which 2 characteristics below describe the Mississippian Indians?

• nomadic lifestyle

• lived from 1,000 - 1,500 CE

• used atlatls for hunting

• lived in villages with a chief leading

• lived during the time of mastodon

Which route allowed more settlers to move into Tennessee?

• Wilderness Road

• Trail of Tears

• Paleo Path

• Horseshoe Bend

The first government created by settlers outside of the 13 Colonies was the _______________. It was located near East Tennessee.

• Watauga Compact

• Mayflower Compact

• Albany Plan

• Articles of Confederation

Why did the Chickasaw Indians build their villages on high ground?

• to be located in the mountains

• to see approaching enemies

• to avoid flood waters

• to make sure traders could find them

What do the Old Stone Fort and the Pinson Mounds have in common?

• They were both built by the Woodland people.

• They both have ceremonial and burial mounds.

• They both have a walled settlement area.

• They were both built by the Archaic people.

Which 3 problems below did the Watauga & Cumberland Settlements face?

• not enough neighbors to trade with

• attacks by Dragging Canoe & other American Indians

• greedy leaders who set strict laws

• building new settlements in the wilderness & learning how to survive

• dying from diseases & harsh weather

Which American Indian group lived in region A?

• Creek

• Chickasaw

• Shawnee

• Cherokee

Why did King George pass the Proclamation of 1763?

• to allow settlement of land west of the Appalachian Mountains

• to avoid fights between the settlers and American Indians

• to build the Wilderness Road

• to end the French and Indian War

Why was Dragging Canoe unhappy with the Watauga settlers?

• He feared they would not trade with the Cherokee people.

• He feared they would take all of the Cherokee land.

• He feared they would side with the British against the Cherokee people.

• He feared they would attack the Cherokee fort at Watauga.