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    Tiffany Galimi History 11 Section 11 The Founding Of the Colony of North Carolina In the 1580’s British established two colonies in North Carolina‚ both in which they failed. However‚ In the 1600s permanent settlers from Virginia began to move to North Carolina‚ and it eventually became part of a British colony known as “Carolina." North Carolina was first settled in 1587 by settlers that were led by John White in which they landed on present day Roanoke Island on July 22‚ 1587. In 1524

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    Writing Prompt: In many ways North Carolina was the least typical of the 5 plantation colonies. Describe the unique features of colonial North Carolina and explain why this colony was so unlike its southern neighbors. In the midst of England’s colonization there were five colonies that excelled in exporting profitable crops. The colonies included Maryland‚ Virginia‚ North Carolina‚ South Carolina‚ and Georgia. Of these colonies North Carolina was the weakest. One

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    North Carolina Motivation

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    North Carolina Motivation for Founding: In 1653‚ some Virginians settled in what would become North Carolina. In 1663‚ King Charles II issued a royal charter to eight nobles to settle the area south of Virginia. They created Carolina and included the previous settlement. However‚ because of internal problems‚ the crown took over the colony and formed North and South Carolina out of it in 1729. Significant Events: • This was a collection of disparate settlers which often led to internal

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    contrast the similarities and differences among the southern colonies of Virginia‚ Maryland‚ North Carolina‚ South Carolina‚ and Georgia. The new colonies had a lot in common‚ but at the same time most of them had a lot of difference. Most Colonies started off from Virginia and some of them where just completely original. Virginia was founded in 1607 by the Virginia London Company‚ their main crop like most of the other colonies where tobacco and indigo. Their most famous “government” was

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    Politics In North Carolina

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    North Carolina is an incredible place to call home. From the mountains to the coast‚ the state is filled with so much to do and a diverse population. The major companies and prestigious universities make it a wonderful place to do business‚ and the many famous people from the state make it reputable and respectable. The economy is decent‚ and the crime rates are satisfactory and not high compared to several other states. North Carolina is also a ‘swing-state‚’ so the political climate is moderate

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    for the freedom of others‚ as well as‚ Stephen Dodson Ramseur‚ who was a well educated man who became a great leader for the confederacy. These men came from different walks of life‚ but through the turmoil the Civil War brought to North Carolina both of their lives would change forever. Born in Smithville NC‚ the son of a bondwoman and a white ship’s pilot‚ Abraham Galloway grew to manhood as a slave brick mason. At age 20 he escaped from bondage‚ hiding in the hold of a north-bound ship‚ eventually

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    In North Carolina there exists a small rural community college. This community college served the academic needs to six surrounding counties. Its mission was to offer a high-quality‚ ground-breaking education‚ and student support that stimulated scholarly achievement‚ educational excellence‚ and economic growth. The English as a Second Language (E.S.L.) program fell under the guidance of this mission statement. Diversity was widely accepted and valued in the E.S.L. program and college-wide in all

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    Reidsville‚ North Carolina. When comparing the whole United States compared to North Carolina‚ there is obviously a huge population difference. Despite the relatively small size of Rockingham County‚ North Carolina‚ to the rest of the United States‚ the rate of poverty cases per capita among its citizens is greater than that found throughout the

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    Why North Carolina Failed

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    North Carolina is described as an unstable and tumultuous place. It seems to have been since the 1600’s. North Carolina was against high taxes and the Internal Revenue Services. How the government put taxes on the land where the North Carolinians worked so hard to keep their land up. This all occurred when King Charles ll was in office. In the late 1600’s in England the tumultuous political royalist had continued to assist King Charles ll in giving the land to eight of his Proprietors. During

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    North Carolina and Rhode Island possess both similarities and differences for founding and development. As a result of geography and previous history‚ North Carolina and Rhode Island vary in their relations with Native Americans. Rhode Island and North Carolina share similarities pertaining to motivations for colonization‚ political development and religious attitudes. Rhode Island was essentially founded by Roger Williams who fled to the area in 1636 with the help of amicable Indians. Rhode

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