Curated OER
North Carolina
In this North Carolina worksheet, students read about the early history of North Carolina and answer true and false questions about it. Students answer 10 true and false questions.
Other
Historic Landmarks Commission: Cotton Mill & Textile History Guide
Links to pictures and essays on many early cotton mills in the Charlotte, N.C. area.
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Weaving History: Charlotte and the Textile Industry
Photo essay with commentary on southern textile mills in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Curated OER
National Park Service: North Carolina State Capitol
A teaching unit designed for grades 5-12. Students will examine North Carolina's early history and learn how Raleigh became the state's permanent capital. They will also probe into the building history of North Carolina's State House and...
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: William Richardson Davie
A short but detailed entry on this delegate to the Constitutional Convention from North Carolina. He later served as a Governor of the state and is considered to be the founder of the University of North Carolina.
US Army Center
U.s. Army Center of Military History: Richard Dobbs Spaight
A biography of this delegate from North Carolina to the Constitutional Convention. He was a strong federalist and helped with persuading North Carolina to endorse the new constitution. He later served as a Congressman.
US Army Center
U.s. Army Center of Military History: William Blount
Provides good biographical details on the life of William Blount, one of the delegates from North Carolina to the Constitutional Convention.
US Army Center
U.s. Army Center of Military History: Hugh Williamson, North Carolina
A nice biography of Hugh Williamson, a signer of the Constitution from North Carolina. It discusses his career as doctor, soldier and politician.
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Treaty With the Tuscarora Nation of Indians, 1803
A copy of the treaty and letters written by William Richard Davie between the US and the Tuscarora Nation of Indians in 1803.
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North Carolina Department of the Secretary of State: North Carolina History
This page provides both a brief summary of North Carolina's history and a detailed timeline of events.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: North Carolina
Help discover more about "the story of the lost colony of Roanoke Island." Why did the Wright Brothers fly at Kitty Hawk? Learn more about North Carolina from the Library of Congress website.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Alexander Martin
An entry on the life of Alexander Martin, who served briefly in the Continental Army. He was later tried for cowardice, was acquitted but resigned shortly afterward. This did not hurt his political career, however. He was a delegate to...
50 States
50 States: North Carolina (Nc)
Find here a collection of links to information about the state of North Carolina. Categories include facts, government, geography, education, people, attractions, history, industry, and miscellaneous.
State Library of North Carolina
N Cpedia: Historical Highlights of North Carolina
A brief, concise history of North Carolina spanning from the time of the first European contact to the the twentieth century.