Daniel Boone

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Daniel Boone

• Learn more about his life and work by clicking on
  the wagon on each page.

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How did Daniel Boones childhood experiences
prepare him to be an explorer and pioneer? Check
out these 2 links.
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Daniel Boone was a family man. He had a wife and
children. What happened to one of his sons as
they lead a group of settlers across the
wilderness pass in 1773? What did the settlers do?
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This was not the only time Boone lost members of
his family in Indian attacks. Find out more in
the 6th paragraph of this link.
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• In 1775, the year before the colonies declared
  independence, Boone was hired to help cut a trail
  through the Cumberland Gap. The 6th paragraph on
  this link will help you to learn the importance
  of this wilderness trail.

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You may have seen pictures of Boone wearing a
coonskin hat. What did he really wear? To find
out, read the 7th paragraph of this page.
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Boone is credited with settling Kentucky. He
spent years bringing settlers there. His home was
there. After all that work, why would he leave
it? Check out the 7th paragraph of this page to
find out one possible reason.
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There may have been another reason Boone left
Kentucky. He was charged for a very serious crime
treason -because he had surrendered the fort at
Boonesborough to Indians without a fight. The
trial was called a court martial. He was found
not guilty, but the trial affected him deeply.
How?
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The new things you have learned about Daniel
Boone should help you understand how difficult
his work was. He made many sacrifices to be a
part of the westward expansion of our country.
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