1. Population of North Carolina: 9,535,483 BEV PERDUE: GOVERNOR OF NORTH CAROLINA

2. PERSONAL HISTORY AND EARLY LIFE Born on January 14, 1947 in Grundy, Virginia Teacher for several years Has a Master and Doctorate Degree

3. POLITICAL LIFE Democrat Elected Governor in 2008 First female Governor in North Carolina history

4. CONTRIBUTION Raised teacher salaries from being 43 rd to 21 st in the nation

5. CONTRIBUTION Created North Carolina Lottery

6. LASTING IMPORTANCE I will remember Beverly Perdue as a hard working individual who always tried to improve the conditions of people in her state and wanted the best for everyone. She is a great governor.

7. SOURCES USED Adams,Elizabeth. “Beverly Perude.” Our States: North Carolina (2011): 1. Biography Reference Center. Wen. 28 Mar. 2012 "Bev Perdue." Web. 29 Mar. 2012.. Janssen, Sarah, ed. The World Almanc. New York, NY: Infobase Learning, 2012. Print "About Bev." Office of Governor Bev Perdue. Web. 29 Mar. 2012. http://animoto.com/play/jteJvHiXCbBJtwkiZe7cSw