Lost State of Franklin: MC

These are notes taken by a student in class. What is the best title for these notes?

• William Blount

• Benjamin Franklin

• John Sevier

• George Washington

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

• Georgia

• Maryland

• Tennessee

• Vermont

This is a map of the United States. Which number correctly identifies a state that was created from the Territory South of the River Ohio?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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

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

• It created strong alliances with Native Americans in the region.

• It had a large military.

• It could not create defined borders.

Why did the Lost State of Franklin fail?

• It was not recognized by the United States government.

• It had no defined borders.

• It made an alliance with France.

• It continued to trade with Great Britain during the American Revolution.

What steps did Tennessee have to take to become a state? Select three that apply.

• get the approval of its citizens

• send troops to the military

• create a state constitution

• gain Congressional approval

• donate to the National Bank

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

• Alabama

• Delaware

• Pennsylvania

• Tennessee

This is a timeline of events in American history. Which event completes this timeline?

• 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.

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

• Tennessee was fighting a war against French colonists.

• Tennessee had several strong relationships with Native American tribes.

• Tennessee wanted to avoid using enslaved labor.

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

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

• declare war against Great Britain

• approve the legality of enslaved labor

• create alliances with Native American groups

• write a state constitution