Benchmark 1 practice

Jackson is researching the origins of state names for his history project. He discovers that the name "Tennessee" was inspired by the Yuchi word "Tana-tsee." What does this word mean?

• the place where several rivers come together

• the land where indigenous people lived

Liam is researching early settlements in the region that would become Middle Tennessee. He finds the following information:

• Five settlers were killed, and two were injured.
• The Cherokee nation attempted to force settlers out of the region that would become Middle Tennessee.

Which battle best completes this chart?

• Battle of New Orleans

• Battle of the Bluffs

Elijah and his friends want to form a new club at their school. They follow these steps: census taken of interested students, vote by students, ?, club officially recognized by the school.

• Tennessee State Constitution created

• approval by American Indian tribes

Harper, William, and Liam are part of a group of settlers founding the Cumberland Settlements. Which of the following statements describe challenges they faced during their journey and settlement? Select three that apply.

• Settlers struggled to find enough supplies while traveling through unfamiliar territory.

• Settlers had to rely on constant support from the United States military to build homes and clear land.

• Settlers found it challenging to grow crops due to a shortage of water supply.

• Settlers traveled through harsh winter conditions and dangerous river routes.

• Settlers faced attacks from American Indian groups defending their land.

Imagine a community is forming a new government, and John Ross is one of the leaders. What role did John Ross play in shaping the government for his people?

• He helped the United States gain Cherokee lands.

• He tried to save Indian lands for the Cherokees

Benjamin is studying a chart about important events in U.S. history. The chart shows:

United States victory at the Battle of Horseshoe Bend
United States victory at the Battle of New Orleans

Which impact best completes this chart?

• Andrew Jackson became a popular public figure.

• Britain surrendered in the War of 1812.

Mason is researching different cultures for a school project. He reads an adaptation about the Cherokee. According to the adaptation, how are the Cherokee described?

• The Cherokee focused on traditions and valued nature.

• The Cherokee structured their society to limit interactions with others.

While exploring a historic site in Tennessee, Ava comes across a large earthen mound like the one in this photograph. She wonders which indigenous settlement's culture this mound best represents. Which culture is it?

• Woodland

• Paleo culture

Scarlett and Noah are working on a project about the culture of the Archaic indigenous settlements in Tennessee. Which statements should they include in their presentation to best reflect the culture of these settlements? Select two that apply.

• The Archaic people were known for using advanced farming tools and techniques.

• The Archaic people began to hunt smaller animals and gather a wider variety of foods.

• The Archaic people primarily lived in permanent villages and relied on domesticated animals.

• The Archaic people remained completely isolated and had no interactions with other groups.

• The Archaic people developed more specialized hunting techniques and built temporary shelters.

After the Proclamation of 1763 was announced, James wanted to move westward. Which change most likely affected James and other settlers as a result of the Proclamation?

• The Proclamation made it easier for settlers to travel west which led to the expansion of the Wilderness Road.

• The Proclamation limited westward settlement, but settlers still used the Wilderness Road to move into new lands.