Statehood: Although North Carolina has been the fist colony to declare independence from England, it was one of the last of the thirteen colonies to ratify the U.S. Constitution. North Carolina was slow to in part because the Constitution did not have wording to protect the rights of individual citizens, such as freedom of religion and speech. In November 1789, after congress proposed a series of amendments, North Carolina became the 12th state of the United States.
First Settlers: Native Americans were North Carolina's first inhabitants. Thirty tribes lived in the state before European people arrived. The first Europeans to arrive were part of the expedition of Giovanni de Verrazano, who explored the area for France in1524.
First Settlers: Native Americans were North Carolina's first inhabitants. Thirty tribes lived in the state before European people arrived. The first Europeans to arrive were part of the expedition of Giovanni de Verrazano, who explored the area for France in1524.
State Flag:
The basic design of North Carolina's first state flag dates back to the civil war in 1861-1865. However, the two dates that appear on the flag come from earlier historic events in the state related to the American Revolutionary war. May 20, 1775, the date of the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence. This is the day residents of Mecklenburg country declared independence from Great Britain when the state was still a colony.
The basic design of North Carolina's first state flag dates back to the civil war in 1861-1865. However, the two dates that appear on the flag come from earlier historic events in the state related to the American Revolutionary war. May 20, 1775, the date of the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence. This is the day residents of Mecklenburg country declared independence from Great Britain when the state was still a colony.
State Flower:
The North Carolina general assembly named the flowering dogwood the state flower in 1941. This flower grows on the Dogwood tree, one of the most common tree in the state. The blooms of the dogwood come in shades of white and pink.
The North Carolina general assembly named the flowering dogwood the state flower in 1941. This flower grows on the Dogwood tree, one of the most common tree in the state. The blooms of the dogwood come in shades of white and pink.
3 Native Animals:
State: Animal: Grey Squirrel
The gray squirrel makes itself home almost every part of North Carolina. North Carolina adopted the grey squirrel in 1969.
State Bird: Cardinal
The cardinal lives in the state year round. Males are known for their bright feathers and females their duller color. The duller color helps the female blend into the surroundings so that she can protect her eggs.
State Dog: Plott Hound
North Carolina adopted the Plott Hound as its state dog in 1989. This is the only breed of dog ever developed in the state.
State: Animal: Grey Squirrel
The gray squirrel makes itself home almost every part of North Carolina. North Carolina adopted the grey squirrel in 1969.
State Bird: Cardinal
The cardinal lives in the state year round. Males are known for their bright feathers and females their duller color. The duller color helps the female blend into the surroundings so that she can protect her eggs.
State Dog: Plott Hound
North Carolina adopted the Plott Hound as its state dog in 1989. This is the only breed of dog ever developed in the state.
State Nickname:
"The Tar Heel State"
North Carolina soldiers joked that the Virginians would need to have tar put on their heels so they would "stick" around during battle.
'' The Old North State''
"The Tar Heel State"
North Carolina soldiers joked that the Virginians would need to have tar put on their heels so they would "stick" around during battle.
'' The Old North State''
State Seal:
The current state seal was adopted in 1971. On the left is a woman who represents liberty, and the seated woman on the right represents plenty, a symbol of all the abundant riches that can be found in the state. The dates of the Mecklenburg Declaration and the Halifax resolves also appear on the seal. At the bottom of the seal is the state motto...
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The current state seal was adopted in 1971. On the left is a woman who represents liberty, and the seated woman on the right represents plenty, a symbol of all the abundant riches that can be found in the state. The dates of the Mecklenburg Declaration and the Halifax resolves also appear on the seal. At the bottom of the seal is the state motto...
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State Tree:
North Carolina's state tree is the pine tree. It is the most common tree in the state. By providing tar, pitch, and important role in North Carolina's economy during colonial times.
North Carolina's state tree is the pine tree. It is the most common tree in the state. By providing tar, pitch, and important role in North Carolina's economy during colonial times.
State Motto:
Means:'' To Be Rather Than To Seem''
This motto signifies the honesty and integrity of the people of North Carolina.
Means:'' To Be Rather Than To Seem''
This motto signifies the honesty and integrity of the people of North Carolina.
State Song:
Before it became known as the tar heel state, North Carolina had a different nickname: The old north state. This nickname is also the title of North Carolina's state song. The song was written by William Gaston.
Before it became known as the tar heel state, North Carolina had a different nickname: The old north state. This nickname is also the title of North Carolina's state song. The song was written by William Gaston.