The Overmountain Men were a group of colonial settlers from the Appalachian region who played a role in which war?
  • Revolutionary War
What natural disaster, often occurring in the Appalachian region, has had a significant impact on coal mining towns?
  • Flooding
Which U.S. National Park, located in the Appalachians, is one of the most visited national parks in the country?
  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park
The Appalachian Mountains played a crucial role in which war between the French and British in North America?
  • French and Indian 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 term is used to describe the long, narrow ridges and valleys typical of the Appalachian Mountain’s geography?
  • Valley and Ridge
What is one of the key environmental issues faced by the Appalachian Mountains?
  • Deforestation and mountaintop removal