Unit 2 SS Review

Which area of Tennessee was added as a result of the Jackson Purchase?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Which of the following did Tennessee NOT have to do to be a state?

• The population requirement was met.

• They voted to become a state.

• They agreed on a state capital.

• They had their constitution approved.

In what year did Tennessee become a state?

Who was the first governor of the STATE of Tennessee?

• John Sevier

• John Ross

• William Blount

• Davy Crockett

What was the original capital of the state of Tennessee?

• Murfreesboro

• Kingston

• Knoxville

• Nashville

Why did the U.S. declare war on Great Britain in 1812?

• to limit Britain's involvement with Central and South America

• to force Britain to stop intruding on American independence

• to defend France against Great Britain

• to protect American Indian tribes

Where was the capital of the Southwest Territory?

• Chattanooga

• Knoxville

• Memphis

• Kingston

Choose all statements about Andrew Jackson that are true.

• U.S. president that passed the Indian Removal Act

• Defeated the British at the Battle of New Orleans

• Helped the Native Americans and fought for their rights

• U.S. general who led the Tennessee militia during the War of 1812

Why is Tennessee known as the "Volunteer State"?

• our people do not help at all

• we were willing to go on the Trail of Tears

• we were willing to fight in any worthy war

• because we helped Andrew Jackson defeat the French

What state is this? Native Americans were forced to go here due to the Indian Removal Act.