North Carolina History Assessment

Why was Raleigh chosen as the new capital of North Carolina?

• It was already the largest city

• It was located in the center of the state

• It had the most businesses

• It was closest to the ocean

Which improvements did Archibald Murphey advocate for in North Carolina?

• Better roads and libraries

• Schools and transportation systems

• Hospitals and churches

• Parks and playgrounds

How did transportation improve in North Carolina during the 1800s?

• Highways, airports, and bridges

• Plank roads, railroads, and canals

• Subways, buses, and taxis

• Horse trails, wagon paths, and dirt roads

What was the main purpose of the Underground Railroad?

• To transport goods between states

• To help enslaved people escape to freedom

• To connect railroad stations

• To move military supplies

During the Trail of Tears, where were the Cherokee people forced to relocate?

• Florida

• Texas

• Oklahoma

• Virginia