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When was the new constitution ratified?
1789
What type of people immigrated to NC to help during the gold rush?
Single, young, unmarried men from Cornwall, England and other European nations
What was the underlying philosophy of Democratic- Republicans?
They believed in a self-sufficient agricultural society, and personal independence
What was the name of the first steamboat used on the Cape Fear river?
The Henrietta
Explain how a canal works.
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What was the main crop in the south before cotton?
Tobacco
What was the nickname for NC and why?
Rip Van Winkle state because it was very slow developing (transportation, education etc.)
Who was the leader of each political party at the time?
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When was the ban on importing slaves lifted?
1790
Where was the first proper democracy formed?
Athens, Greece
What was one thing that helped NC lose the "rip van winkle" reputation?
gold rush
What party was Alexander Hamilton a part of and what did they believe in?
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What did Midwives helped with and how were they educated?
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When did the University of North Carolina open/receive its charter
1789
What did the cotton gin call for and why?
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What percent of cotton in the late 1700's came from the southern US?
75%
