The Overmountain Men were a group of colonial settlers from the Appalachian region who played a role in which war?
  • Revolutionary War
What geological process was responsible for the formation of the Appalachian Mountains?
  • Plate tectonics and continental collision
Which Appalachian mountain range contains Mount Washington, known for its extreme weather conditions?
  • White Mountains
The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) was established to address which issue in the Appalachian region?
  • Flood control and electricity generation
What famous American author, known for writing about Appalachia, wrote “The Road” and “Suttree”?
  • Cormac McCarthy
What is one of the key environmental issues faced by the Appalachian Mountains?
  • Deforestation and mountaintop removal