1. Understanding
Westward Expansion

2. Daniel
Boone
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Boone

3. Overview: Daniel Boone One of America's first folk heroes.
His accomplishments as a woodsman were legendary.
He was an expert hunter, marksman, and tracker.
He led the exploration and settlement of Kentucky. 
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Boone

4. Growin’ Up and Huntin’:
Born in Pennsylvania
11 bros and sisters
First rifle at age 13
Became friendly with local Delaware Indians
Skilled at killing foxes, beaver, deer, and wild turkey
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Boone

5. Growin’ Up and Huntin’:
Marksman’s Rifle used for accuracy (original sniper)
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Boone

6. French-Indian War: Daniel Boone The French-Indian War began in 1754.
War between the British colonies and French/Native Americans.
Daniel joined the British army (Colonists)
Supply-wagon driver and a blacksmith.
Battle of Turtle Creek where the French-Indian forces defeated the British.
Daniel managed to escape on horseback. 
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7. Explorin’ Kentucky: Daniel Boone 1769
Cumberland Gap in Appalachian Mountains
Found paradise
…until captured by Shawnee Indians
They took his guns, furs, and horses and told him never to return.
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Boone