Bell Ringer• REVIEW- Explain the significance of

the Cumberland Gap.

Tennessee StatehoodEssential Question: How did various leaders and events impact the development of Tennessee as

a state?

Standard: TN 8.39

Your Task:• Read/analyze the text with your

assigned partner• Complete the guided note sheet

William Blount• What position did William

Blount hold?• Where did Blount create

the first temporary capital?

• Where did Blount eventually move the capital?

• This new capital was eventually named _________________.

• Why was it given this name?

William Blount• Governor of the SW

Territory• Created temporary

capital at Rocky Mount (Piney Flatts, TN)

• Eventually moved the capital to White’s Fort

• This new capital was eventually named Knoxville.

• Knoxville was named after Secretary of War, Henry Knox

Treaty of Holston• How did the Treaty of

Holston affect the relationship between the Cherokee and the U.S. government?

• Which governor was influential in the signing of this treaty?

• What did the Treaty of Holston say about travel along the Tennessee River and travel from East to Middle TN?

Treaty of Holston• The Cherokee would be

protected by the government and the government would handle foreign affairs for the Cherokee

• William Blount was influential in the signing of this treaty

• Settlers could travel the Tennessee River safely

• Settlers could also travel from East to Middle Tennessee safely

John Sevier• To which “lost state” was

Sevier the first and only governor?

• Why was Sevier famous prior to becoming governor?

• What position did Sevier hold when Tennessee became a state in 1796?

John Sevier• First and only governor of

the lost state of Franklin that broke away from North Carolina

• Fought at the Battle of Kings Mountain in the American Revolution

• Became the first governor of Tennessee when it became a state in 1796

River Systems• What are the three main

river systems of Tennessee?

• How are each of these river systems connected to one another?

• Summarize the significance of each of the three river systems.

River Systems• River systems: Tennessee River,

Cumberland River, and Mississippi River

• The Tennessee and Cumberland Rivers flow into the Ohio River, which flows into the Mississippi River

• The Mississippi River formed the western boundary of the U.S. and became a major source of trade and travel.

• The Tennessee River was vital for the survival of Native Americans

• The Cumberland River was the site of Fort Nashborough (Nashville)

Natchez Trace• Who created the Natchez

Trace?• Which two rivers are

connected with the Natchez Trace?

• Who would later use this trail?

Natchez Trace• Created by Native

Americans• Links the Cumberland

River to the Mississippi River (Natchez MS to Nashville, TN)

• American and European explorers also used this trail

Jackson Purchase• Who negotiated this

treaty?• Which Native American

tribe was this treaty negotiated with?

• Which land was included in this treaty?

• As a result of this treaty, the Native American tribe was relocated to the ________ corner of Tennessee.

Jackson Purchase• Negotiated by Andrew

Jackson with the Chickasaw

• Included land west of the TN River

• As a result of this treaty, the Native American tribe was relocated to the southeast corner of Tennessee.

Summarizer• Plickers Quiz