Tennessee Hist MIDTERM
1. The first settlers came to Tennessee either in 1768 or 1769. - correct answer
True
2. In the 1540s, Spanish explorer Hernando De Soto travelled through parts of
Tennessee. T or F? - correct answer True
3. Name Tennessee's first four settlements. - correct answer
Fort Loudoun: Established in 1756, it was a British colonial fort located near present-
day Vonore.
Watauga Association: Formed in the late 18th century, it was a semi-autonomous
government formed by European settlers in the Watauga River valley.
Nashborough (later Nashville): Founded in 1779 by James Robertson and John
Donelson, it became a significant settlement and later the capital of Tennessee.
Clarksville: Established in 1784, it is one of the oldest American towns in the region
and was named after General George Rogers Clark.
4. Who was Attakullakulla? - correct answer
Attakullakulla, also known as Little Carpenter, was a prominent Cherokee leader in
the 18th century. He played a crucial role in diplomatic relations between the
Cherokee Nation and European colonists, particularly the British. Attakullakulla was
known for his efforts to maintain peaceful coexistence and negotiation during a time
of increasing tension between Native American tribes and European settlers in the
southeastern United States.
5. In 1770, the Lochabar Treaty drew boundary lines to control white settlement. T
or F? - correct answer False
6. The Watauga Association basically leased their land from the Cherokee. True or
False? - correct answer True
7. The Cherokee did not take sides during the Revolutionary War. True or False? -
correct answer False
