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Warm Up Nickname: a familiar or humorous name given to a person or thing instead of or as well as the real name What are your nicknames if you have one or two? Why do you have that nickname? Can you think of nicknames that NC may have? If you can, why do you think our state has those nicknames? Set warm up aside and have homework out for checking!
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Homework Check Title: North Carolina after the War of 1812
How does the impact of isolation contribute to people’s feelings of individualism in NC? List 2 examples that led to a weak economy in NC What was NC’s attitude towards education in the early 1800’s? Describe 2 farm conditions in NC after the War of 1812
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North Carolina Nicknames
The Tarheel State The Old North State The Turpentine State The Rip Van Winkle State
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North Carolina Early 1800’s
In what ways was the constitution of 1776 undemocratic? It was undemocratic in form since eastern counties elected most state officials. (They had less population) Also, because wealthy landowners controlled the legislature
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How did the Quallatown Cherokee avoid being removed from North Carolina?
W.H. Thomas convinced General Scott not to remove them since they were not part of the Cherokee Nation.
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North Carolina The Rip Van Winkle Era
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The Legend of Rip Van Winkle
As you listen to the story, write down: moments that you find surprising, funny, confusing, etc. questions you have as you listen to the story. historical references that you hear. Why does North Carolina get the nickname “The Rip Van Winkle State”?
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The Sleep of Indifference
Where as in most parts of the United States, the War of 1812 spurred business and brought new ideas, this was not the case in North Carolina, who had done very little to promote education, science or promote industry. Since it seemed North Carolina was “asleep” and letting progress and change pass it by, it became known as the “Rip Van Winkle state”.
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The Sleep of Indifference
Meaning: Lack of concern, disinterest….just don’t care Why is this chapter titled the Sleep of Indifference?
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Impact of Isolation People lived far apart on scattered farms
Few Towns/Little Trade Interior of stated lacked roads and means of communication
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Impact of Isolation We produced only the necessary goods
Individualism- concerned with own needs and freedoms Disliked other states to interfere with ours
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Education in NC Education was not important
Children were a labor source Children would work on farms
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Education in NC Wealthy land owners were ok with no education because it would save them money Wealthy felt that they should not pay taxes to help the poor
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Economy in NC A state’s economy is the way people produce goods and services NC’s economy prospered and faltered because of the cotton gin
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Economy in NC North Carolina became largely an agricultural state with manufacturing suffering One crop state: Cotton Food crops neglected
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Economy in NC Little industry Limited Trade Poor Banking
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Farm Conditions in NC Farmers made no effort to improve land fertility
No crop rotation “Move, improve, or starve” were the choices for farmers
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Farm Conditions in NC Lack of transportation and communication (isolation) Few Rivers Poor Roads Few Bridges Frequent Flooding of Roads Farmers would have to spend half their crop to get it to market
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Exit Ticket Based on what you have learned today
What key reforms (improvements) will have to be made to help North Carolina move forward to the 1830’s? Explain your answer in a paragraph. Address at least 3 examples to support your argument. Due at the end of class today!
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