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What year was North Carolina first granted statehood?
1789
1799
1789
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True or false: North Carolina was not one of the original 13 colonies.
True
False
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True or false: North Carolina was the first state to instruct its delegates to vote for independence from the British.
True
False
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Which city in North Carolina is home to America's largest mansion the Biltmore Estate?
Charlotte
Asheville
Raleigh
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What North Carolina university is the nation’s oldest public university?
Duke University
Wake Forest University
University of North Carolina
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Which of the world's most famous soft drinks was created in North Carolina in 1893?
Coca Cola
Pepsi
Sprite
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Following the Revolutionary War, North Carolina became a major exporter of what two items?
Tobacco and gin
Tobacco and cotton
Cotton and pecans
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True or false: In 1861, North Carolina became one of 11 states to secede from the United States.
True
False
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True or false: North Carolina sent less recruits to fight for the Confederacy than any other rebel state.
True
False
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Which US president was not born in North Carolina?
Andrew Jackson
James K. Polk
John Adams
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In 1903, the state became the site of the first manned what?
Automobile ride
Self propelled flight
Taxi ride
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True or false: During World War II, approximately 10,000 enemy soldiers were contained within 18 prisoner of war camps.
True
False
This quiz revealed that you're still a novice when it comes to North Carolina history! While you may know a few basic facts, many of the in depth moments in this state's history and growth seemed to leave you scratching your head. Fret not, you gave this quiz the old college try!
C+, North Carolina History Null
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Based on the results of this quiz, you are truly North Carolina history knowing! You seem to have a deep fascination with the history of this state and all that it stands for. While many outsiders were left scratching their head, you proved that you know this state well.
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Based on the results of this quiz, you are a true North Carolina history buff! Few individuals know the storied and lengthy history of this state quite like you do. In fact, your knowledge goes all the way back to the most fledgling moments of this state's inception. Keep up the good work and never stop learning!
A+, North Carolina History Buff
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Every state has a unique story and history that helped to craft it into what it is today. Do you think you know your North Carolina history better than most? Take these 12 questions and find out!
1
What year was North Carolina first granted statehood?
1789
1799
1789
2
True or false: North Carolina was not one of the original 13 colonies.
True
False
3
True or false: North Carolina was the first state to instruct its delegates to vote for independence from the British.
True
False
4
Which city in North Carolina is home to America's largest mansion the Biltmore Estate?
Charlotte
Asheville
Raleigh
5
What North Carolina university is the nation’s oldest public university?
Duke University
Wake Forest University
University of North Carolina
6
Which of the world's most famous soft drinks was created in North Carolina in 1893?
Coca Cola
Pepsi
Sprite
7
Following the Revolutionary War, North Carolina became a major exporter of what two items?
Tobacco and gin
Tobacco and cotton
Cotton and pecans
8
True or false: In 1861, North Carolina became one of 11 states to secede from the United States.
True
False
9
True or false: North Carolina sent less recruits to fight for the Confederacy than any other rebel state.
True
False
10
Which US president was not born in North Carolina?
Andrew Jackson
James K. Polk
John Adams
11
In 1903, the state became the site of the first manned what?
Automobile ride
Self propelled flight
Taxi ride
12
True or false: During World War II, approximately 10,000 enemy soldiers were contained within 18 prisoner of war camps.
True
False
