WorksheetsMC: East Tennessee Westward Settlements
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
The Native American tribes of the Eastern Woodlands were most likely to hunt which animal?
buffalo
deer
turtle
seal
The Land Bridge Theory explains which event in North American history?
the migration of early humans into North America
the creation of the Grand Canyon
the exploration of the New World by Europeans
the Native American wars over land ownership
What is the significance of the Old Stone Fort historical site in Tennessee?
It is the location of the first European settlement in the state.
It is the location of the most complex Native American hilltop enclosure found in the South.
It is the location of the final battle of the Civil War.
It is the location of the first-ever African slave trade in the region.
The name “Tennessee” comes from the Yuchi description of which geographic features in the region?
lakes
mountains
plains
rivers
In the Cherokee, Chickasaw, and Creek cultures, what group of people farmed the land?
men
young boys
young girls
women
What jobs were expected of women in the Cherokee tribe? Select two that apply.
hunting for food
farming crops
leading the military
trading goods
caring for children
This chart lists several Native American tribes that lived in Tennessee before colonization. Native American Tribes in Tennessee - Cherokee - ? - Chickasaw Which Native American tribe completes this chart?
Apache
Creek
Iroquois
Navajo
Based on this chart, which statement describes the importance of dance in American Indian culture?
American Indians danced in order to get ready for marriage.
American Indians danced as a form of exercise.
American Indians danced as a bonding experience with their families.
American Indians danced for social and religious reasons.
How did the American Revolution impact the Watauga Association?
It made the region a part of the United States.
It gave control of the region to Native Americans.
It increased British influence in the region.
It gave control of the region to the French.
Why was the Cumberland Gap important to the early settlement of Tennessee?
It prevented colonists from planting cash crops.
It allowed settlers to travel through the Appalachian Mountains.
It decreased the cost of trade.
It increased tensions between settlers and Native Americans.
How did the actions of Dragging Canoe impact settlers in Tennessee?
He united many small settlements into a large trade network.
He protected early settlers.
He helped British loyalists attack several settlements.
He forced settlers to join the Cherokee tribe.
This is a photograph of the Cumberland Gap. How did this geographic feature impact Tennessee?
It prevented Native American invasions.
It decreased the amount of coal in the region.
It allowed settlers to cross the Appalachian Mountains.
It increased the supply of freshwater.
This chart describes several accomplishments of one individual.
John Adams
Alexander Hamilton
John Sevier
George Washington
Why did Tennessee become a popular destination for settlers after the American Revolution?
The Cumberland Gap made Tennessee one of the easiest regions to access west of the Appalachian Mountains.
The Hudson River ran through Tennessee and provided an easy trade route to the Gulf of Mexico.
Slavery was illegal in the land west of the Appalachian Mountains.
Federal taxes were not collected in the territories along the Mississippi River.
How did the removal of the Proclamation of 1763 impact settlers in the lands west of the Appalachian Mountains?
Settlers moved west of the Mississippi River.
Settlers donated land to Native Americans.
Settlers left Tennessee by using the Wilderness Road.
Settlers traveled through the Cumberland Gap into Tennessee.
Why is John Sevier an important figure in Tennessee history?
He was elected as the state’s first governor in 1796.
He was the first settler to join the Watauga Settlement.
He was the leader of the Tennessee Militia during the American Revolution.
He was chosen to create the state’s first university in 1794.
Which historical figure was a leader of the Cherokee during the late 1700s?
John Donelson
Sarah Hawkins
James Roberts
Nancy Ward
This chart describes the Wilderness Road.
prevented the expansion of enslavement
increased migration into Tennessee
decreased the population of Virginia
blocked access to natural resources
Why is the Watauga Association important to the development of Tennessee?
It was the first private business created in the region.
It was the first independent government created in the region.
It was the first route through the Appalachian Mountains.
It was the first trade route to send goods down the Mississippi River.
What was one result of Nancy Ward’s political efforts?
American Indians were attacked by English settlers during several raids.
English settlers decided to revolt against Great Britain.
American Indians and English settlers negotiated a peace treaty.
English settlers elected the first female leader in the British colonies.
