North Carolina Conflicts Quiz

Which war marked the beginning of North Carolina's involvement in conflicts?

• Tuscarora War

• French & Indian War

• Revolutionary War

• War of 1812

During which years did North Carolina participate in the Revolutionary War against Great Britain?

• 1775-1781

• 1711-1715

• 1754-1761

• 1812-1815

In which war did North Carolina fight as part of the Southern Confederacy?

• Civil War

• War of 1812

• French & Indian War

• Revolutionary War

When did the successful European colonization of North Carolina begin?

• 1653

• 1753

• 1553

• 1853

Which settlers were involved in the colonization of North Carolina?

• British, Dutch, and German

• French, Spanish, and Italian

• Portuguese, Dutch, and French

• Spanish, British, and Italian

How long did North Carolina maintain a peaceful coexistence with the Tuscarora tribe?

• 50 years

• 30 years

• 70 years

• 20 years

What did the Tuscarora believe belonged to everyone?

• Land, rivers, and animals

• Crops and livestock

• Houses and tools

• Gold and silver

What led to the inevitable war between the settlers and the Tuscarora?

• Misunderstanding, encroachment, and broken treaties

• Trade agreements, peace treaties, and alliances

• Shared resources, mutual respect, and cooperation

• Cultural exchange, education, and integration

What event led to the Tuscarora War in 1711?

• The signing of a peace treaty

• The discovery of gold

• The driving off of the lower Tuscarora from their land

• The arrival of new settlers

Who was the leader of the Tuscarora tribe that began raiding plantations?

• Chief Blunt

• Chief Hancock

• Chief Powhatan

• Chief Tecumseh