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NorthWestern Territory:NORTH CAROLINA

  • Settlement
    Mar 7, 1000

    Settlement

    It is believed that the first Native Americans inhabited the New World 10,000 to 12,000 years ago. Eventually, nearly 30 Native American groups settled across the state.
  • Giovanni de Varrazano
    Mar 7, 1524

    Giovanni de Varrazano

    Is the first European to visit North Carolina.
  • Hernando de Soto
    Mar 7, 1540

    Hernando de Soto

    First Spanish explorer to search southwestern part of the state in search of gold.
  • 13 Colonies

    13 Colonies

    After the war the colonies have gather thirteen States(in mid 17th century) ; North carolinia,south carolinia,Virginia,Pennsylvannia,New York,Massachuetus Bay,Georgia,New jersey,,Rhode Island,Delware,Maryland,New Hampshire,and Proviidence Plantation.
  • First Independence

    First Independence

    The Battle of Moores Creek Bridge is the first battle of the American Revolution to be fought in North Carolina.
    April 12: North Carolina becomes the first state to vote in favor of independence.
  • Assembly

    Assembly

    A provincial assembly met in Halifax in late 1776 and adopted a state constitution and bill of rights, which were notable for the establishment of a strong legislature and weak executive — clearly a reaction to their recent history under royal governors.
  • Becomes a State

    North Carolina became a state on November 21, 1789.
  • Andrew Jackson

    North Carolina Native Andrew Jackson becomes the 7th president of the United States.
  • Flag

    Flag

    North Carolina's official flag was adopted in 1885. This red, white, and blue flag has a white star, the letters N C around the star.