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Tennessee Statehood & New Madrid Earthquake Quiz
Author :
Hannah McEwen
1.
Before becoming a state, Tennessee was a part of which state?
A
North Carolina
B
Arizona
C
Alabama
2.
On what date did Tennessee become the 16th state of the US?
A
June 1, 1796
B
July 4, 1998
C
June 8, 1701
3.
What crop was the land of East Tennessee suitable for growing?
A
Beans
B
Cotton
C
Corn
4.
What was the Natchez Trace originally used for?
A
a walking path for cows
B
a hangout location for friends
C
A trading route for the Chickasaw Indians
5.
Where does the Natchez Trace begin?
A
Washington, DC
B
Nashville, TN
C
Memphis, TN
6.
What does the Tennessee River connect to in the West?
A
Mississippi River
B
Ocean
C
South Carolina
7.
What time did the ground began to shake on December 16, 1811, during the New Madrid Earthquakes?
A
5 P.M.
B
2 A.M.
C
10 A.M.
8.
What did the New Madrid Earthquakes cause in the east of Tiptonville?
A
The Grand Canyon
B
Reelfoot Lake
C
The Beach
9.
What unusual event occurred on the Mississippi river as a result of the earthquakes?
A
it created a new waterfall
B
The river dried up completely
C
The river flowed backwards for more than a mile
10.
Who became the first governer of Tennessee?
A
John Sevier
B
Donald Trump
C
Nancy Ward