Daniel Boone: Life and Legacy

The transcript follows the life of Daniel Boone, exploring his early life, family values, and dreams of settling in Kentucky. It highlights his conflicts with Native Americans and his efforts to resolve them, emphasizing his belief in coexistence. Boone's journey is marked by his resilience and adaptability, as he navigates challenges and pursues his aspirations.

What was Daniel Boone's initial reaction to being painted?

• He was excited and cooperative.

• He was uncomfortable and squirming.

• He refused to be painted.

• He was indifferent.

What did Boone's son carve into various objects?

• His own name spelled correctly.

• His own name spelled incorrectly.

• A picture of a grizzly bear.

• A map of Kentucky.

What was Boone's dream regarding Kentucky?

• To establish a trading post.

• To find gold.

• To explore it from hill to valley.

• To build a large city.

What did Boone believe about the land in Kentucky?

• It was too dangerous to settle.

• It should remain untouched.

• It was big enough for both red and white men.

• It was only for the white settlers.

How did Boone view his relationship with the Shawnee?

• He saw them as enemies.

• He considered them a second family.

• He was indifferent to them.

• He wanted to eradicate them.

What strategy did Boone use to make Boonesboro appear well-defended?

• He set traps around the perimeter.

• He built additional walls.

• He called for reinforcements.

• He stuffed extra clothes with straw to look like soldiers.

How did Boone escape from the Shawnee?

• He fought his way out.

• He was released by the Shawnee chief.

• He ran 160 miles to Boonesboro.

• He disguised himself as a Shawnee.

What did Boone do after escaping to Boonesboro?

• He sought revenge on the Shawnee.

• He decided to live a quiet life.

• He warned the settlers of an impending attack.

• He immediately left for another expedition.

What was Boone's response to being made an assemblyman?

• He refused the position.

• He saw it as a great honor.

• He was indifferent.

• He felt it was not a reward.

What was Boone's view on the treatment of Native Americans?

• He thought they should be left alone.

• He believed they should be eradicated.

• He felt they were unfairly treated.

• He was indifferent to their plight.