Archibald Debow Murphy 8th Grade Social Studies Harwood
Key Topic: Archibald DeBow Murphy Is about… NC politician & lawyer (1777 – 1832)
Main Idea: Background State Senator Wanted Change Teacher @ UNC Died before progress
Main Idea: Education Not a priority Not funded by state No industry Work > school
Main Idea: Transportation Lack of trade No import/export Not using rivers No usable roads
Main Idea: Changes Constitution of 1835: equal representation by county Plank roads & railroads State-funded schools After Murphy died
So What? NC finally WOKE UP!