Cumberland Gap and Watauga Settlement

Why was the Cumberland Gap important to the early settlers moving westward?

• It was a place to find gold.

• It was a natural pass through the Appalachian Mountains.

• It was the location of a large city.

• It was a famous battlefield.

How did the Watauga Settlement demonstrate self-government?

• By following only British laws.

• By creating their own written agreement called the Watauga Compact.

• By refusing to have leaders.

• By moving to another country.

Which of the following options best explains how the Cumberland Gap affected migration patterns in the 18th century?

• It made it easier for settlers to travel west.

• It stopped all movement to the west.

• It was only used by Native Americans.

• It was too dangerous for anyone to cross.

What was one of the main reasons why settlers chose the area around the Watauga River for their settlement?

• The land was already cleared for farming.

• The river provided water and transportation.

• There were no Native Americans nearby.

• It was the only place where they could find gold.

How did the Watauga Association help the settlers in the region?

• By building a large fort for the British army.

• By creating rules and leaders to solve problems.

• By forcing everyone to leave the area.

• By making everyone pay high taxes.

Which of the following actions shows how the settlers used the Cumberland Gap?

• They built ships to cross the ocean.

• They traveled through it to reach new lands in Kentucky and Tennessee.

• They mined silver in the mountains.

• They avoided it because it was too steep.

Why did the Watauga settlers create their own government instead of following the laws of North Carolina or Virginia?

• They wanted to be completely independent from everyone.

• They were outside the official boundaries of both colonies.

• They did not know about the other colonies.

• The British king told them to do so.

What was one challenge that settlers faced when traveling through the Cumberland Gap?

• Lack of water and food along the way.

• Too many large cities blocking the passage.

• Easy and smooth roads.

• Frequent train travel.

How did the Watauga Settlement influence future settlements in Tennessee?

• It discouraged others from moving there.

• It served as a model of self-government and cooperation.

• It was quickly abandoned and forgotten.

• It immediately became a large city.

Which statement best describes the relationship between the Watauga settlers and the Cherokees?

• The settlers and the Cherokees never interacted.

• The settlers made an agreement to lease land from the Cherokees.

• The settlers forced the Cherokees to leave immediately.

• The Cherokees built Fort Watauga.