NC History (Pre-Colonial through Reconstruction)

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  • Period: Jan 1, 1400 to Jan 1, 1500

    30 native American Tribes in NC

    Prior to 1500, there were about 30 Native American tribes in North Carolina. Some of the tribes included the Cherokee, Catawba, Croatoan, and Tuscacora.
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  • Roanoke

    The first colony in North America is established at Roanoke by Sir Walter Raleigh.
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  • First Permanent Settler

    Nathaniel Batts becomes North Carolina's firt permanent settler.
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  • First Town

    Bath becomes the first town built in North Carolina.
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    The Tuscarora War

    The Tuscarora War was fought between the Tuscarora tribe and the settlers of North Carolina.
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  • NC splits from SC

    North Carolina officially separates from South Carolina.
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  • The Battle of Moores Creek Bridge

    This battle is the first battle fought in North Carolina during the American Revolution.
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  • NC Votes for Independence

    North Carolina is the first state to vote for independence.
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  • NC Becomes a State

    North Carolina becomes the 12th state in the United States of America.
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  • NC ratifies the Bill of Rights

    North Carolina votes to rattify the BIll of Rights.
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  • Raligh Becomes the Capital

    Raleigh becomes the capital of North Carolina. Previously the capital of North Carolina was Bath.
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  • Walton War

    The Walton War is fought between Georgia and North Carolina over border disputes.
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  • Stop Legally Importing Slaves

    North Carolina stop legally importing enslaved African Americans.
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    War of 1812

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  • Andrew Jackson Elected President

    Andrew Jackson, North Carolina native, is elected president.
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  • Trail of Tears

    Cherokees are forced out of their native lands and forced to participate in the Trail of Tears.
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  • First Elected Governor

    Edward B. Dudley becomes the first governor elected by the people of North Carolina. Previously, the governor was selected by the state senate.
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  • First Public Schools Open

    The first public schools open in North Carolina.
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    Mexican-American War

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    Civil War

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  • North Carolina Leaves the Union

    North Carolina votes to leave the Union. Instead of seceeding, North Carolina voted to undo the act that allowed it to enter the United States.
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    Battle of Bentonville

    The Battle of Bentonville becomes the bloodiest battle ever fought in North Carolina. In this battle the Union troops defeat the Confederate Troops.
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  • 13th Ammendment Ratified

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  • NC readmitted to the Union

    North Carolina is readmitted into the United States of America.
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