Section 1:Long-Term Hunters: Long-Term Hunters were men who crossed Native American hunting grounds in Tennessee to hunt. The expeditions took men away from their homes and families for months at a time, hence the term “long-term hunters.” They were very cunning and skilled, hunting game from the Native Americans, diminishing their herds. In addition to hunting on sacred lands in order to provide settlers with illegally obtained pelts and furs, long-time hunters brought stories of the lands and Native Americans back to the West. The most identifiable longtime hunter was Daniel Boone. Royal Proclamation of 1763: After the signing of the Treaty of Paris in 1763, England held the lion's share of the lands on the eastern side of America. Unfortunately, English authorities struggled to control the colonists, as they continued to push westward. In an effort not only to better manage the colonies, but also to assuage Native American grievances, King George III announced the Proclamation of 1763. This decree was intended to prevent white settlers from venturing beyond the summit of the Appalachian Mountains; but the frontier spirit of the settlers was strong, and they pressed on, while the long hunters led the way. Watauga Settlement: The genesis of Tennessee can be traced back to the 1760s and the Watauga District. In 1770, Cherokee and British officials drafted the Treaty of Lochaber, which prohibited settlers from venturing further south and west into Native American lands. But the following year, when British officials decided to survey the boundary lines, they discovered that three of the four districts were outside the agreed upon boundaries and therefore were on Native American lands. British officials ordered settlers in the three districts to v... middle of paper ... law enforcement had difficulty controlling the problem. Moonshine, crime, and violence abounded in the state, and residents began to see the downsides of Prohibition. It took many years of organized crime taking over cities and towns for Tennesseans to vote to repeal Prohibition in 1933 with the passage and ratification of the 21st Amendment. Tennessee's relationship with alcohol has a long and interesting history. From a bargaining chip, to corruption, to the “root of all evil,” this fiery substance has been a constant problem for Tennessee voters and residents. Even today, 91 of Tennessee's 95 counties still have some sort of liquor law in effect. The state is considering changing some of its restrictive laws, but it remains to be seen whether the changes will be approved by voters. As long as the Bible Belt controls the state, liquor laws will remain in effect.