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WorksheetsBenchmark Review Social Studies Tennessee
Total questions: 29
Worksheet time: 29mins
Which number correctly identifies a tourist site in East Tennessee?
1
2
3
4
Which Tennessee tribe is credited with the origin of the name "Tennessee," derived from Tana-tsee-dgee?
Cherokee
Creek
Shawnee
Yuchi
Which prehistoric period is best represented by this chart?
Archaic Period
Mississippian Period
Paleo Period
Woodland Period
Which American Indian group created and used the Pinson Mounds in West Tennessee?
Chickasaw
Mississippian
Paleo
Woodland
How were the Chickasaw, Creek, and Shawnee American Indians all similar?
They lived in the lands that would become Tennessee.
They had monotheistic religions.
They had democratic governments.
They created colonies in Europe.
Which American Indian tribes lived in Tennessee during the precolonial era? Select two that apply.
Chitimacha
Miccosukee
Muscogee (Creek)
Navajo
Shawnee
Based on this chart, which statement is true about the Chickasaw and Cherokee?
Both were religious.
Both were nomadic and moved frequently.
Both lacked ways to express creativity.
Both had established cultures and traditions.
Which advancement increased access to travel into the lands west of the Appalachian Mountains during the Colonial Era?
Wilderness Road
railroads
Northern Commission
canoes
The Cumberland Gap lies within which mountain range?
Appalachian Mountains
Blue Mountains
Rocky Mountains
Sierra Nevada Mountains
According to Frederick Jackson Turner, what was the significance of the Cumberland Gap?
It prevented wildlife from entering the frontier.
It decreased trade in the frontier.
It protected settlements from invasion in the frontier.
It allowed people with different motivations to enter the frontier.
Which historical figure helped establish good relationships between American Indians and the Watauga Settlement?
Nancy Ward
John Sevier
Sacagawea
Dragging Canoe
Which contribution best completes the chart?
protested the expansion of Tennessee
encouraged the people of Tennessee to resist independence
created a new form of currency for Tennessee
became the first governor of Tennessee
What contribution did Nancy Ward make to the American Revolution?
She provided intelligence services to the Continental Army.
She led a militia unit in key battles against British troops.
She influenced Cherokee support for the American cause.
She raised funds and supplies for the Continental forces.
What is the significance of the Watauga Compact on the history of Tennessee?
It was an early constitution in the United States.
It created the first self-governing system in the West.
It was a treaty that ended conflicts with local tribes.
It declared independence from Great Britain.
Based on this excerpt, how did the Watauga Compact impact the colonies in North America?
The Cherokee refused to trade with any colonies.
Colonists were forced out of Cherokee lands.
The colonies were given control of new lands.
Colonists were prevented from creating new governments.
Based on this excerpt, what was the significance of the Watauga Settlement?
It was the first American Indian settlement west of the Appalachian Mountains.
It was the first settlement created from land gifted to American Indians.
It was the first colony in North America to create a military.
It was the first European government created in the region that is now Tennessee.
Based on this drawing, what was a hardship that the Donelson Party suffered while traveling to the Cumberland Settlement?
animal attacks
heatstroke
swift rivers
unkept trails
How did the Battle of the Bluffs impact the Cumberland settlement?
It delayed efforts to settle in Tennessee.
It helped unite tribes in Tennessee.
It led to settlers surrendering without a fight.
It led to a unified tribal and settler government.
Which characteristic best completes the chart?
helped find the location for the city of Memphis
settled what later became Nashville
first mayor of Knoxville
wrote the Tennessee Constitution
What was a goal of the Cumberland Settlement?
to create a colony in a place that had rich soil
to discourage American Indians from settling in Tennessee
to create farms that did not need enslaved labor
to allow Catholics to escape religious persecution
According to this timeline, what was an obstacle faced by the earliest settlers of the lands that would become Tennessee?
They were unable to use enslaved labor.
They were forced to travel through dangerous conditions.
They were unable to settle near a body of water.
They were forced to create a settlement without any government.
Which battle best completes this chart?
Battle of Kings Mountain
Battle of the Bluffs
Battle of Horseshoe Bend
Battle of New Orleans
How did the Overmountain Men from Tennessee have a positive impact on the American Revolution?
They protected French trade routes that brought supplies to the colonists.
They prevented the British reinforcements from reaching the Battle of Saratoga.
They helped the colonists win the Battle of Kings Mountain.
They helped American Indians escape being captured by British forces.
Which situation best describes the importance of the Battle of King's Mountain in the American Revolution?
It ended British efforts to gain support in the South.
It helped the British invade the West.
It secured control of the Atlantic Ocean for the British.
It led to the need for additional British troops.
Based on this graph, what is one way that the Overmountain Men contributed to the Battle of Kings Mountain?
They provided a larger army than the Loyalist troops.
They used tactics that made them more effective than Loyalist troops.
They were unable to cause any injuries to Loyalist troops.
They caused fewer deaths than Loyalist troops.
Which number correctly identifies the Southwest Territory?
1
2
3
4
How were American Indian populations in Tennessee impacted by the events in this timeline?
They were removed from their homelands.
They were given greater social status.
They were allowed to create reservations on their traditional lands.
They were given new economic opportunities.
Which year did Tennessee become a state?
1786
1790
1796
1799
Which military alliance completes this chart?
Allied Powers
Axis Powers
Central Powers
Communist Powers
