Lost State of Franklin: MC

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These are notes taken by a student in class. What is the best title for these notes? Options: William Blount, Benjamin Franklin, John Sevier, George Washington

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William Blount

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Which modern-day state is located on lands in the Southwest Territory?

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Tennessee

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Which number correctly identifies a state that was created from the Territory South of the River Ohio? Options: 1, 2, 3, 4

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3

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What was one reason why the Lost State of Franklin failed?

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It was never recognized by the United States government because Congress voted against it

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Why did the Lost State of Franklin fail?

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It was not recognized by the United States government.

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The Territory South of the River Ohio (Southwest Territory) eventually became which state?

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Tennessee

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This is a timeline of events in American history. Which event completes this timeline? Options: The Southwest Territory was given to France after the War of 1812., Tennessee was granted statehood in the lands that were the Southwest Territory., The federal government forced Native Americans to migrate into the Southwest Territory., Virginia annexed parts of the Southwest Territory to create West Virginia.

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Tennessee was granted statehood in the lands that were the Southwest Territory.

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Why did the early leaders of Tennessee encourage settlers to come to the territory?

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Tennessee needed to increase its population in order to become a state.

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What was one step Tennessee needed to take in order to become a state?

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write a state constitution

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This is a time line of events that led to Tennessee becoming a state. Which event completes this time line?

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A state constitution was created.