Piedmont
Where did most settlers in the Piedmont come from?
They primarily came from Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania.
Who were the Cherokee?
Native Americans who inhabited the Mountain region and traded with European settlers
Who were the Moravians?
A group of Germans who established a religious community in the Piedmont.
Why was trade difficult for settlers?
Few roads connected the Piedmont with the Coastal Plain, making communication and trade challenging.
What is the word used to describe the Piedmont area, known as "beyond the Coastal Plain".
The backcountry
What was the Great Wagon Road?
An old American Indian trail that became a major route for settlers traveling to the backcountry.
What was the Wilderness Road?
A trail widened by Daniel Boone that allowed settlers to travel through the Appalachian Mountains.
What was special about Salem?
It became a trading center with mills, stores, and craftworkers.
How did settlers use rivers for trade?
They transported goods to coastal towns for exchange with other markets.
People who are among the first to settle a place.
Pioneer
What types of crops did Scotch-Irish settlers grow?
They grew corn, wheat, and tobacco.
What was life like for mountain pioneers?
It was difficult and often lonely, requiring cooperation for survival.
How did the Moravians contribute to local culture?
They provided goods, music, and education to the community.
What role did county seats play for pioneers?
They served as places to conduct business, pay taxes, and meet for court.
A written agreement
treaty
Why was the fall line significant for settlers?
It made travel on rivers difficult, discouraging migration from the Coastal Plain.
How did settlers build their homes?
They often started with small shacks and eventually built cabins using logs.
What skills did children learn in Moravian schools?
They learned reading, writing, and trade skills.
How did the Buncombe Turnpike improve life?
It connected settlers to larger markets and made travel easier.
To exchange good without using money
Barter
What industries developed in the Piedmont?
Local industries included blacksmiths, carpenters, and mills.
What impact did gold have on the Mountain region?
It led to an economic boom and a rush of miners in the 1820s and 1830s.
How did the Moravian church govern their community?
The church owned all property and made decisions as a community.
What was the significance of the Great Indian Trading Path?
It was a major route for trade and travel into North Carolina used by both Native Americans and later settlers.
The conflict between the eastern and western sections of the state.
Sectionalism