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An introduction to North Carolina's history during the U.S.'s colonial period.
Author : Matthew C. Cannavale
Publisher : National Geographic Children's Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 30,35 MB
Release : 2007
Category : North Carolina
ISBN : 9781426300332
An introduction to North Carolina's history during the U.S.'s colonial period.
Author : Matthew Cannavale
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 35,69 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781426300325
An introduction to North Carolina's history during the U.S.'s colonial period.
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Publisher : Ned Danouma
Page : 510 pages
File Size : 24,83 MB
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Author : David Shirley
Publisher : Marshall Cavendish
Page : 146 pages
File Size : 26,55 MB
Release : 2010
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780761447290
North Carolina is a land of beautiful physical extremes. It has immense mountain peaks, rolling grassy hills, and broad sandy beaches. It is a place where some people celebrate long-held traditions while others pursue the promise of change. In spite of their differences, North Carolinians share a love of the state they have chosen to call home. From the mountains to the beaches, from the city to the countryside, North Carolinians continue to improve their state and the quality of their lives. Book jacket.
Author : Kristi Lew
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 51 pages
File Size : 30,15 MB
Release : 2010-08-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1448808413
Nestled in the Appalachian mountains, North Carolina has always been at the crossroads of American history. Both Revolutionary War and Civil War battles were fought on its soil, And The state underwent many changes from its inception To The present day. This accessible, informative book will guide the reader through the state's absorbing history. Students will learn about plant and animal life, geography, famous residents, and details about the state's government. Full color photographs and eye-catching design will make this a favorite go-to source on beautiful North Carolina
Author : Robin Doak
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 17,14 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781426301438
An introduction to colonial Maryland, describing the history, economy, and daily life of the colony.
Author : Roberta Wiener
Publisher : Heinemann-Raintree Library
Page : 72 pages
File Size : 18,37 MB
Release : 2005
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780739868850
Examines the early colonization of North Carolina, discussing the struggles the colonists went through, their government, and daily lives.
Author : Scott Syfert
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 259 pages
File Size : 30,7 MB
Release : 2014-01-23
Category : History
ISBN : 1476612927
This is a comprehensive history of one of the greatest mysteries in American history--did Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, declare independence from Great Britain more than a year before anyone else? According to local legend, on May 20, 1775, in a log court house in the remote backcountry two dozen local militia leaders met to discuss the deteriorating state of affairs in the American colonies. As they met, a horseman arrived bringing news of the battles of Lexington and Concord. Enraged, they unanimously declared Mecklenburg County "free and independent" from Great Britain. It was known as the "Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence" ("MecDec" for short). A local tavern owner named James Jack delivered the MecDec to the Continental Congress, who found it "premature." All of this occurred more than a year before the national Declaration of Independence. But is the story true? The evidence is mixed. John Adams believed the MecDec represented "the genuine sense of America" while Thomas Jefferson believed the story was "spurious." This book sets out all of the evidence, pro and con.
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Page : 746 pages
File Size : 15,14 MB
Release : 2007
Category : American literature
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Page : 694 pages
File Size : 47,46 MB
Release : 2007-02
Category : Children's libraries
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