Warm UpNickname: a familiar or humorous name given to a

person or thing instead of or as well as the real name

What are your nicknames if you have one or two?Why do you have that nickname?

Can you think of nicknames that NC may have?If you can, why do you think our state has those

nicknames?

Set warm up aside and have homework out for checking!

Homework CheckTitle: North Carolina after the War of 1812

1. How does the impact of isolation contribute to people’s feelings of individualism in NC?

2. List 2 examples that led to a weak economy in NC

3. What was NC’s attitude towards education in the early 1800’s?

4. Describe 2 farm conditions in NC after the War of 1812

North Carolina NicknamesThe Tarheel StateThe Old North StateThe Turpentine StateThe Rip Van Winkle State

North Carolina Early 1800’s In what ways was the constitution of 1776

undemocratic?

It was undemocratic in form since eastern counties elected most state officials. (They had less population)

Also, because wealthy landowners controlled the legislature

How did the Quallatown Cherokee avoid being removed from North Carolina?

W.H. Thomas convinced General Scott not to remove them since they were not part of the Cherokee Nation.

North CarolinaThe Rip Van Winkle Era

The Legend of Rip Van WinkleAs you listen to the story, write down:moments that you find surprising, funny,

confusing, etc.questions you have as you listen to the story. historical references that you hear.

Why does North Carolina get the nickname “The Rip Van Winkle State”?

http://youtu.be/F6v5xW27sC0

The Sleep of Indifference Where as in most parts of the United States,

the War of 1812 spurred business and brought new ideas, this was not the case in North Carolina, who had done very little to promote education, science or promote industry.

 Since it seemed North Carolina was “asleep” and letting progress and change pass it by, it became known as the “Rip Van Winkle state”.

The Sleep of IndifferenceIndifference:

Meaning: Lack of concern, disinterest….just don’t care

Why is this chapter titled the Sleep of Indifference?

Impact of Isolation People lived far

apart on scattered farms

Few Towns/Little Trade

Interior of stated lacked roads and means of communication

Impact of IsolationWe produced only

the necessary goods

Individualism- concerned with own needs and freedoms

Disliked other states to interfere with ours

Education in NCEducation was not

important

Children were a labor source

Children would work on farms

Education in NCWealthy land owners

were ok with no education because it would save them money

Wealthy felt that they should not pay taxes to help the poor

Economy in NCA state’s economy is

the way people produce goods and services

NC’s economy prospered and faltered because of the cotton gin

Economy in NCNorth Carolina

became largely an agricultural state with manufacturing suffering

One crop state: Cotton

Food crops neglected

Economy in NC

Little industry Limited TradePoor Banking

Farm Conditions in NCFarmers made no

effort to improve land fertility

No crop rotation

“Move, improve, or starve” were the choices for farmers

Farm Conditions in NCLack of transportation

and communication (isolation)

Few RiversPoor RoadsFew Bridges Frequent Flooding of

RoadsFarmers would have to

spend half their crop to get it to market

Exit TicketBased on what you have learned today

What key reforms (improvements) will have to be made to help North Carolina move forward to the 1830’s?

Explain your answer in a paragraph.Address at least 3 examples to support your

argument. Due at the end of class today!