David Crockett

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Davy Crockett
Write On
Grade 4

Learner Expectations
 Content Standard: 5.0
 History involves people, events, and issues.
Students will evaluate evidence to develop
comparative and causal analyses, and to interpret
primary sources. They will construct sound historical
arguments and perspectives on which informed
decisions in contemporary life can be based.
 5.12 Identify major events, people, and patterns in
Tennessee.

In this activity you will:
 Learn about the life and times of Tennessee
Frontiersman, Davy Crockett
 Create a paragraph relating information about
the life of famous Tennessean, Davy Crockett.

David “Davy” Crockett
David “Davy” Crockett was born on
August 17,1786 in what is now Greene
County, Tennessee.
During the years 1798 to 1802, Davy
Crockett works driving cattle in the state of
Virginia.

Education of Davy Crockett
Davy Crockett worked at a young age, and
his education amounted to about 100 days
of study.
He did not learn to read and write until the
age of 18.

The Years 1806-1815
 In 1806, Davy marries Polly “Whirlwind”
Finley. She later dies after the birth of their
second child.
After Polly’s death, he marries a widow
named Elizabeth Patton.

Early War and Political Years
 Scout under General Jackson in the War of
1812.
Commander of a battalion
in the Creek Indian War.
 Served in the state legislature
at the age of 35.
 Elected to Congress in 1826.

The Alamo
 In 1835, Davy sets out for Texas.
 In 1836, Davy battles for the independence
of Texas.
 In March, 1836, Davy Crockett, along with
139 others, dies at the Battle of the Alamo.

Writing Activity
Write a paragraph relating information that
you have learned about the life and times
of Davy Crockett.
Listen to the
Ballad of
Davy
Crockett

Sources
http://www.lsjunction.com/people/crockett.htm
http://www.infoporium.com/heritage/crockbio.shtml
http://www.state.tn.us/environment/parks/parks/DavyCrockettSHP/