Social Studies (TN Before Civil War) Flashcards
What did Sequoyah create?
The Cherokee Alphabet
Who did he see writing when he fought at the Battle of Horseshoe Bend?
Soldiers
What was the Cherokee Syllabary?
Written symbols for the Cherokee language
How did this form of communication impact the Cherokee people?
Cherokee people could read and write.
Why did David Crockett run away from home?
To avoid being hurt by his father
What age did he come back from home?
16 to learn how to read and join the military
What battle did he fight under the command of Andrew Jackson?
Battle of horseshoe Bend
Why did Sam Houston run away from home?
He did not like working on the farm and went to live with a Cherokee tribe.
What battle did he fight under the command of Andrew Jackson?
Battle of horseshoe Bend
Why was Texas fighting Mexico?
Texas was a territory of Mexico, but the settlers declared their independence
What roles did Sam Houston and David Crockett play?
Sam Houston was the commander of Texan army. David Crockett was a soldier.
What happened in the battle at the Alamo?
Sam Houston ordered soldiers to retreat and they kept fighting against Mexico
