Early Tennessee Settlement and Native American Relations

The video explores the early settlement and statehood of Tennessee, focusing on the westward movement of settlers through the Appalachian Mountains and Cumberland Gap. It highlights key figures like William Blunt and Andrew Jackson, who played significant roles in negotiating treaties with Native American tribes. The video also discusses the importance of river systems in trade and boundary setting, the construction of settler homes, and the impact of treaties on Native American lands. It concludes with a look at John Sevier's contributions and the modern state of Tennessee.

Who was responsible for moving the capital to Knoxville, Tennessee?

• Henry Knox

• John Sevier

• William Blunt

• Andrew Jackson

What was the Treaty of Holston primarily about?

• Building new settlements

• Land agreements with Cherokee Indians

• Establishing trade routes

• Creating a new state

Which river was NOT mentioned as vital for early Tennessee settlement?

• Ohio River

• Tennessee River

• Cumberland River

• Mississippi River

What was the outcome of the Jackson Purchase?

• Acquisition of land west of the Mississippi River

• Expansion of Tennessee eastward

• Establishment of a new capital

• Creation of a new treaty with the Cherokee

Which tribe was relocated after the Jackson Purchase?

• Cherokee

• Chickasaw

• Seminole

• Creek

What was a common reaction of Native American tribes to treaties?

• Resistance and violence

• Voluntary relocation

• Immediate acceptance

• Alliance with settlers

Which war did some Native American tribes participate in to retain their land?

• War of 1812

• Mexican-American War

• Revolutionary War

• Civil War

Who attempted to establish the state of Franklin?

• John Sevier

• Henry Knox

• William Blunt

• Andrew Jackson

What is the current population of Tennessee as mentioned in the video?

• 5.5 million

• 8.0 million

• 7.2 million

• 6.8 million

Which geographical features define the boundaries of modern Tennessee?

• Appalachian Mountains and Mississippi River

• Sierra Nevada and Colorado River

• Rocky Mountains and Ohio River

• Great Plains and Missouri River