1. Archibald Debow Murphy
8th Grade Social Studies
Harwood

2. Key Topic: Archibald DeBow Murphy
Is about…
NC politician & lawyer (1777 – )

3. Main Idea: Background State Senator Wanted Change Teacher @ UNC
Died before progress

4. Main Idea: Education Not a priority Not funded by state No industry
Work > school

5. Main Idea: Transportation
Lack of trade
No import/export
Not using rivers
No usable roads

6. Main Idea: Changes
Constitution of 1835: equal representation by county
Plank roads & railroads
State-funded schools
After Murphy died

7. So What?
NC finally WOKE UP!