North Carolina State History

Which European country established the first permanent settlement in North Carolina?

• France

• Spain

• Portugal

• England

During the Revolutionary War, which battle in North Carolina was known as the 'Turning Point of the Revolution'?

• Battle of Cowpens

• Battle of Kings Mountain

• Battle of Moore's Creek Bridge

• Battle of Guilford Courthouse

In what year did North Carolina become a state?

• 1776

• 1800

• 1789

• 1865

Who was the first governor of North Carolina after it became a state?

• John Adams

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Richard Caswell

Which document served as the first constitution of North Carolina?

• Articles of Confederation

• Constitution of 1787

• Declaration of Independence

• Constitution of 1776

Who was the primary author of the North Carolina Constitution of 1776?

• John Adams

• George Washington

• Richard Caswell

• Thomas Jefferson

Which city served as the first capital of North Carolina?

• New Bern

• Raleigh

• Charlotte

• Wilmington

Which North Carolina city was the site of the first public university in the United States?

• Raleigh

• Chapel Hill

• Charlotte

• Durham

Who was the first president of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill?

• Abraham Lincoln

• George Washington

• Joseph Caldwell

• John F. Kennedy

Which North Carolina city was the site of the first successful powered flight by the Wright brothers?

• Raleigh

• Kitty Hawk

• Charlotte

• Wilmington