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Early National Part I (8A)

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  • What was the name of the first steam boat on the Cape Fear River?
    Henrietta
  • Where did the influx of miners come from and why?
    Europe (specifically Cornwall, England) for the gold rush
  • What outlined public instruction for NC youth?
    NC Constitution of 1776
  • When was the ban on importing slaves lifted?
    1790
  • First president and VP of United States?
    George Washington, John Adams
  • What was the purpose of the bill of rights?
    ...
  • What was one thing that helped NC lose the rip van winkle reputation?
    Gold rush
  • Which party wanted personal independence and who was the leader?
    Democratic-Republicans, led by Thomas Jefferson
  • What would wealthy land owners do for their child's education?
    Hire private tutor or send abroad
  • What was the bible used for in reference to slaves/slave owners?
    Teaching them to be obedient
  • Which Us president left NC during the mass emigration?
    James K. Polk
  • What 3 things was NC slow developing in? (rip van winkle rep.)
    Transportation, economy, education
  • What was the purpose of a patent?
    ....
  • On average how much cotton could a slave pick in a day?
    1 pound
  • What was the first public university and when was it opened?
    UNC, 1789
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