Antebellum America

1
Antebellum America

• North Carolina!
• Holt, Rinehart, and Winston

2
What characteristics of North Carolina were
similar to other southern states?

• North Carolinas economy, like the rest of the
  southern states, was based on agriculture and
  slavery.

3

• Reed Gold Mine
• Gold Rush history of North Carolinas Gold Rush
  and the Charlotte Mint.

4
In what important way were the textile and naval
industries alike?

• Textile and naval store industries were both
  highly successful.

5
What was the relationship between the North
Carolina Gold Rush and the Charlotte Mint?

• The Charlotte Mint was built to coin the gold the
  miners brought in.

6
How did changes in crop productions affect the
economy?

• Changes in crop production allowed faster and
  more efficient crop production thus improving the
  economy.

7
What roles did land ownership and race play in
shaping North Carolina?

• Those with larger landholdings were of a higher
  social class all whites were considered a higher
  social class than any African American.