The Revolutionary War in North Carolina

What is a capital city?

• the largest city in the state

• a city with two mayors

• the center of a state or country's government

• a city with that is accessible by boat

For most of the colonial period, where was a state capital located?

• on the coast

• wherever the governor lived

• in the largest city

• in the town or city with the oldest house

What happened to many important records and documents since they had to be moved around from place to place?

• many were destroyed in a the many fires that happened

• many were lost or destroyed

• most were well preserved

• most were sent to museums

During colonial times in North Carolina, many officials met in this city so many people call this the first "unofficial" capital of North Carolina.

• Edenton

• New Bern

• Charlotte

• Raleigh

In what year did North Carolina begin having an official capital?

• 1766

• 1775

• 1776

• 1783

What city was North Carolina's first official capital?

• Edenton

• New Bern

• Raleigh

• Charlotte

Name 2 reasons New Bern was chosen to be North Carolina's first capital:

• It was easily accessible by boat

• It had the greatest population

• It was a center for trade

• It had the largest house for a governor to live in

What was Governor Tryon's mansion called?

• The Highland Governor's Mansion

• The Biltmore House

• The Grove Park Inn

• Tryon Palace

Why did lawmakers want to move the capital from New Bern to Raleigh?

• Raleigh was closer to the ocean

• New Bern was too far east

• most people lived along the coast

• people protested that New Bern was getting too much attention

What is our current capital?

• Charlotte

• New Bern

• Wilmington

• Raleigh