Divisions Within North Carolina Sectionalism North Against South

Section rivalries What does the word division mean? Can you think of any examples throughout history where people have either been divided or separated? The term sectionalism is defined as a strong loyalty to the region or section where a person lives.

East Coast Rappers vs. West Coast Rappers How does the rivalry between these two rappers illustrate sectionalism? Does this rivalry still exist?

Or how about the Rivalries of the Big Blues???? Could this also be related to Sectionalism? If so, how so??? GO HEELS!!

Why would sectionalism exist? Differences in national origin. Socioeconomic status Geography Economic interests Political power

NC colony-brief facts Founded in 1653 by Virginian colonists who moved south to avoid taxes by Great Britain. Named for King Charles 1-the founders were called Lord Proprietors(8 men rewarded for loyalty to the king, were given property)-Carolina was a vast colony with 3 section(Albemarle, Cape Fear and Charlestown) The area extended from Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific and included area to south of Daytona Beach, Florida. In 1691 appointed a governor for the whole colony, divided it into officially in 1712, but not official until 1729.(7 of the 8 sold their property back to the king-that led to North and South Carolina being named royal colonies) Hyde, Craven Carteret some of their names-all are counties now.

Why would North Carolina become divided in the mid 1700’s? Where was the capital of North Carolina at this time? (New Bern) Think of where the capital is now? Would you say that this is a central location? According to you textbook. The capital followed the governor. Lawmakers met wherever the governor lived and the governor lived wherever he wanted. VS.

Albemarle vs. Cape Fear The oldest counties in North Carolina were… The Albemarle Counties The conflict was that the Albemarle counties had more representatives (5 each) in the Assembly than the Cape Fear counties were given (2 each). Therefore, the Albemarle counties won anytime there was a disagreement.

Albemarle vs. Cape Fear Albemarle Granville District Cape Fear

The Granville District In 1729, the Lord’s Proprietors sold their land back to the King of England, making North Carolina a royal colony. One, however, refused to sell his land, John Carteret, Earl Granville. The King allowed him to keep a parcel of land known as the Granville District.

This land included a 60 mile wide strip across the northern part of NC This land included a 60 mile wide strip across the northern part of NC. It contained nearly two thirds of the colony’s population and an even larger share of the wealth. On the map, draw in this District. Why does the Granville District have an advantage?

The Granville District: A site for trouble? Not paying taxes and unequal representation caused problems within the Granville District. The southern part of the district had to pay more taxes. The southern region also had fewer representatives in the Assembly. Each time a new county from the Cape Fear applied for representation, the Assembly gave the new county only two representatives apiece whereas the counties in Granville, they had five representatives apiece. How would this lead to sectionalism?

Cape Fear Rebels Governor Gabriel Johnston became the spokesperson for the Cape Fear Region. Johnston decided to use location and bad weather to remedy what he felt was injustice.

Troubles continue The sectional rivalry between the North and South lasted for seven years. This eventually led to another rivalry, this time between the east and west. Why would this become a problem? Different people lived in east and west. East- upper class, economies built on slave labor. West- small farms, free labor, equality, did not like the English who gained influence of NC government.

A New Governor In 1765, William Tryon became the royal governor of North Carolina Tryon had a military background Goals: make NC more organized to take advantage of its’ economic resources have NC pay its own way (more taxes) North Carolinians more respectful of authority Impress King George III (the king of England)

Tryon’s Changes Tryon established a permanent capital First capital at New Bern Constructed “Tryon’s Palace” Assembled the Church of England Appointed local officials in the backcountry

Effects of Change People on the coast faired well The backcountry people opposed New Bern as the capital Too far away Use the money for backcountry roads instead Opposed Church of England and taxes for the Church

Graphic organizer: Label each bubble THE REGULATORS Graphic organizer: Label each bubble

The Regulators Regulator Movement: Responses taken by Governor Actions taken by Regulators: The Regulators Responses to Actions taken by Governor Summarize the Battle of Alamance on the back! Leader of the movement

The Regulators What was the Regulator Movement? A protest by the back country(western farmers)residents who formed together to fight against the unfairness of government. They fought against the local officials who were over taxing them. It occurred from 1764-1771.

PREDICTIONS PREDICT WHAT YOU WOULD HAVE DONE TO ENCOURAGE/HELP THE MOVEMENT?

The Regulator’s Actions They organized through the signing of petitions stating their grievances against the NC government. They participated in random violence against official’s homes. Taxes became difficult to pay; people lost property. They got their voices heard by Governor William Tryon.

Who led the Regulators Spokesperson was Herman Husband. Originally from Maryland, moved to Hillsborough in Orange County. He was a Quaker and in the state legislature for 2 terms but expelled during the 2nd term as a result of his affiliation with the regulators. Religion did not allow him to fight.

Results of Actions Corruption and Rebellion After seeing that Tryon did little about corrupt government officials; the Regulators marched on the officials in Hillsborough.

Governor’s response Tryon passes the Johnson Act and the Riot Act Strict punishment for acts of public disorder Riot Act-unlawful to riot All these things led to the Battle of Alamance.

Battle Of Alamance Final battle of the war of Regulation A rebellion in NC over taxation and local control (Husband wanted to work things out, but when he saw there would be a fight he left) Only lasted a couple hours Regulators ran out of ammunition and fled to the woods Regulators caught were hanged; few pardoned Tryon became governor of New York Joseph Martin became governor 2 years later, the American Revolution began.