TN History Flashcards
(31 cards)
What were the first 4 settlements?
Watuaga, North of Holsten, Carter’s Valley, and Nolichucky
What was the Watuaga Association?
The first constitution and it had a court
What did the court consist of?
5 members to exercise judicial matters
Sherril
Clerk to record deeds
What was the Transylvania Purchase?
The purchase that Judge Richard Henderson of 6 wagons, buying Indian land
What was the Treaty of Sycamore Shoals?
It lasted 5 days of debating whether to sell land. Dragging Canoe was against it.
Who were Nancy Ward and Dragging Canoe?
Peace Chiefs Chose whether to go to war or not Red- war/ white- peace Warriors Cherokee Indians
Why was there a war between colonists in 1775?
Proclamation Line of 1773
What did the Watuaga Association turn into?
Washington District
What was the Washington District?
The first subdivision named after George Washington.
What did the Washington District consist of?
Committee of safety (13)
To protect settlers
When was Tennessee formed?
1796
Who was Indian John Stuart?
Indian who was neutral at first but then was against settlers.
What was Indian John Stuart told to do?
Don’t attack Loyalists
Who did John Sevier marry?
Bonny Kate ( Catherine Sherril )
What was the Battle of King’s Mountain?
The battle where the settlers beat the British? Turning point in war
How long did the Battle of King’s Mountain last?
65 minutes
What came out of the Battle of King’s Mountain?
Treaty of Paris 1783
Who were the 2 leaders that led settlers into the Cumberland area?
James Robertson and John Donelson
What route did James Robertson lead the settlers?
Land
What route did John Donelson lead the settlers?
River
What did Natural Salt Lick turn its name into?
French Lick
When did the settlers arrive to the Cumberland area?
Christmas Day 1779
What was Donelson’s boat called?
Adventure
Who was the first TN teacher?
Charlotte Robertson
