kelly wl By Pennyroades3 Nov 21, 1789 north carolina became a state Apr 5, 1792 the land for raeigh purchased Jan 1, 1795 first university Jun 21, 1831 state capitol in raleigh desroyed by fire Feb 9, 1838 trail of tears Sep 11, 1840 first public school Nov 4, 1840 north carolina state capitol Apr 12, 1861 civil war May 20, 1861 north carolina breaks away from the union Jan 1, 1863 who issued the emancipation proclamation Apr 9, 1865 confedarcy surrendering Oct 5, 1865 nc prohibit slavery
