History of North Carolina

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The history of North Carolina from pre-colonial history to the present, covers the experiences of the people who have lived within the territory that now comprises the U.S. state of North Carolina. Findings of the earliest discovered human settlements in present day North Carolina, are found at the Hardaway Site, dating back to approximately 8000 BCE. From around 1000 BCE, until the time of European contact, is the time period known as the Woodland period. It was during this time period, that the Mississippian period began, which included areas of North Carolina. Historically documented tribes in the North Carolina region include the Algonquian peoplesof the coastal areas, such as the Chowanoke, Roanoke, Pamlico and Machapunga – they were the first encountered by English colonists. Other tribes including Iroquoian peoples such as Meherrin, Cherokee, and Tuscarora in the interior part of the state. There were many other tribes, such as the Cheraw, Yuchi, Waxhaw, Saponi, Waccamaw, and Catawba...

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