While Andrew Jackson was president, he made as many enemies as friends. Jackson built up the Democratic Party during the 1830s and made it a powerful part of the nation.
The Start of Public Education
In 1839, the Whigs created the state's first public school system. The plan called for each county to hold an election to decide if it wanted to tax itself to build common schools that any white child - girl or boy - could attend free.
The Coming of the Railroads
Despite Murphey's efforts, North Carolina had fewer canals than almost any other state. The state had had learned that the terrian was too rough for canals to be built at a reasonable cost.
Social Improvements
The spirit of developent spread spread across the state. To care for North Carolina's impaired citizens, the state up several welfare institutions.
Industrial Beginnings
The Wgigs also chartered cotton mills, setting the stage for the later growth of the industry in the state. There had been a few been a few mills before the 1830s reforms, most notably the cotton mill at the falls or the Tar River owned by the Battle family.
The Start of Public Education
In 1839, the Whigs created the state's first public school system. The plan called for each county to hold an election to decide if it wanted to tax itself to build common schools that any white child - girl or boy - could attend free.
The Coming of the Railroads
Despite Murphey's efforts, North Carolina had fewer canals than almost any other state. The state had had learned that the terrian was too rough for canals to be built at a reasonable cost.
Social Improvements
The spirit of developent spread spread across the state. To care for North Carolina's impaired citizens, the state up several welfare institutions.
Industrial Beginnings
The Wgigs also chartered cotton mills, setting the stage for the later growth of the industry in the state. There had been a few been a few mills before the 1830s reforms, most notably the cotton mill at the falls or the Tar River owned by the Battle family.