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WorksheetsTN statehood and Early HIstory
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 9mins
Who was Tennessee's first governor?
Bill Lee
John Sevier
Davy Crockett
James Polk
Tennessee became the _______ state in the year ________ .
26th
16th
1803
1796
Tennessee's first capital was...
Knoxville
Nashville
Memphis
Murfreesboro
Select the two major reasons the US went to war with Britain (War of 1812).
trade restrictions
tea taxes
impressment
Tennessee wanted to become it's own state
Name of the general and battle, that is known as a great victory against the British during the war of 1812.
Andrew Jackson and Kings Mountain
John Ross and Kings Mountain
John Ross and Horseshoe Bend
Andrew Jackson and Horseshoe Bend
Why were many of the Creek tribe on the side of the British during the War of 1812?
They were opposed to the British expanding into their territory.
They were opposed to the Americans expanding into their territory.
What was the Indian Removal Act? (Check two)
act passed in 1830, signed by President Jackson
gave the Cherokee $5million dollars for 7 million acres of their land
forced American Indian tribes to move west of the Mississippi River
4,000 people died on a very long journey
What was the population requirement for Tennessee to become a state?
70,000
75,000
60,000
100,000
The Creek Nation was forced to do what after the War of 1812?
forced to sign treaty of Fort Jackson = 23mill acres to the Americans.
forced to sign the Jackson Treaty =23million acres of land to the British.
The War of 1812 helped Andrew Jackson: (choose all that apply)
become the Major General
led to becoming president of the United States
he became lifelong friends with the Creek Nation
became a national hero
How did the Jackson Purchase expand Tennessee?
Expanded the western boundary by 6,000 miles
expanded the eastern boundary by 6,000 miles
What nickname did Tennesseans earn due to their service during the War of 1812?
Tennessee Blue Raiders
Tennessee Volunteers
Tennessee Rebels
