1. Tennessee Statehood
Guided Notes
TN Standard- 8.39
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Bell Ringer
- Explain the significance of the Cumberland Gap: _______________________
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William Blount
1. What position did William Blount hold?
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2. Where did Blount create the first temporary capital?
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3. Where did Blount eventually move the capital?
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4. This new capital was eventually named
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5. Why was it given this name?
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Treaty of Holston
6. How did the Treaty of Holston affect the relationship between the Cherokee and the U.S.
government?
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7. Which governor was influential in the signing of this treaty?
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8. What did the Treaty of Holston say about travel along the Tennessee River and travel from
East to Middle TN?
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John Sevier
9. To which “lost state” was Sevier the first and only governor?
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10. Why was Sevier famous prior to becoming governor?
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11. What position did Sevier hold when Tennessee became a state in 1796?
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River Systems
12. What are the three main river systems of Tennessee?
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13. How are each of these river systems connected to one another?
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14. Summarize the significance of each of the three river systems.
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Natchez Trace
15. Who created the Natchez Trace?
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16. Which two rivers are connected with the Natchez Trace?
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17. Who would later use this trail? ______________________________________
Jackson Purchase
18. Who negotiated this treaty?
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19. Which Native American tribe was this treaty negotiated with?
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20. Which land was included in this treaty?