Growth of NC
What was one of the primary reasons for slow growth in the Albemarle Region?
Difficult Geographic Access
What was a significant consequence of the Tuscarora War for Native Americans?
Many migrated north to New York
The Lord Proprietors required settlers to pay what type of tax?
Quitrent
What was the outcome of Culpeper's Rebellion?
Showed growing discontent among settlers
Which of the following best describes the economic focus of North Carolina in the early 1700s?
Naval Stores and Agriculture
What was the population of North Carolina in 1729?
30,000
What triggered the Tuscarora War?
Tensions between settlers and the Tuscarora tribe
What was the significance of the Lords Proprietors in the early history of North Carolina?
They governed the colony and granted land
Why did Thomas Cary's support shift during his time as deputy governor?
He changed his stance to support the Anglican Church
What did the Vestry Act of 1701 establish in North Carolina?
Taxation for Anglican Clergy
Which town was the first official town in North Carolina?
Bath
Which of the following best describes the relationship between settlers and Native Americans during this period?
Increasing tensions and conflicts
Who was John Archdale, and why was he significant in early Carolina?
A Quaker governor who promoted religious tolerance
Some officials cooperated with pirates
Who was the notable pirate associated with North Carolina?
Blackbeard
Which group of settlers was known for their farming skills and settled in the Cape Fear region?
Highland Scots
How did the defeat of the Tuscarora impact North Carolina?
It opened more land for European settlement
How did the diverse population of North Carolina compare to other colonies?
It was similar to the diversity found in Pennsylvania
What is called when a person who disagreed with the beliefs and rituals of the Anglican Church?
Dissenter
What was a major agricultural product that flourished in North Carolina?
Tobacco
What role did enslaved Africans play in the economy of North Carolina?
They worked on plantations, providing labor
What techniques did struggling settlers learn from Native Americans to improve their farming?
Planting in Rows and Hills
What were the two parties that formed in North Carolina?
Popular and Prerogative Party
By the 1700’s over 95% of North Carolinians earned a living through?
Agriculture
What was a common method of transportation in the backcountry?
Corduroy Roads