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What role did John Ross play in the Cherokee government?

• He helped the United States gain Cherokee lands.

• He worked on Cherokee land rights with the United States government.

• He led the Cherokee relocation to new lands west of the Mississippi River.

• He wrote the new Cherokee constitution.

What is the significance of the Watauga Compact on the history of Tennessee?

• It was an early constitution in the United States.

• It created the first self-governing system in the West.

• It was a treaty that ended conflicts with local tribes.

• It declared independence from Great Britain.

This chart shows the steps Tennessee took to become a state. Which step best completes this chart?

• approval by American Indian tribes

• election of a new governor of Tennessee

• vote by other states in the United States

• Tennessee State Constitution created

What contribution did Nancy Ward make to the American Revolution?

• She provided intelligence services to the Continental Army.

• She led a militia unit in key battles against British troops.

• She influenced Cherokee support for the American cause.

• She raised funds and supplies for the Continental forces.

The Cumberland Gap lies within which mountain range?

• Appalachian Mountains

• Blue Mountains

• Rocky Mountains

• Sierra Nevada Mountains

What is one reason the Lost State of Franklin ultimately failed?

• It was formed without approval from the federal government.

• The leaders could not agree on a constitution due to conflicts.

• It was unable to secure funding for its government.

• The remote location made it difficult to communicate with other states.

What were some contributions of John Donelson?

• Founded Nashville

• Led an expedition to the Cumberland River

• Served as a delegate to the Continental Congress

• Wrote a history of Tennessee

Which characteristic best completes the chart?

• helped find the location for the city of Memphis

• settled what later became Nashville

• first mayor of Knoxville

• wrote the Tennessee Constitution

How did the creation of Cherokee syllabary affect the Cherokee people?

• It led the Cherokee to use English instead of their own language, causing cultural loss.

• It resulted in the Cherokee losing their unique language and merging with other tribal languages.

• It made it harder for the Cherokee to talk to other tribes and the United States government.

• It helped the Cherokee write their language and preserve their culture, improving communication.

What role did Tennessee play in the War of 1812?

• It offered a large number of volunteers to the cause.

• Tennessee became a key trading partner with Great Britain due to the war.

• Tennessee was the first state to sign a peace treaty with Great Britain.

• It was the only state not involved in the war.