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Which of the following is not considered a staple food mentioned?
Which of the following is not considered a staple food mentioned?
What was the average quantity of beer and cider consumed per adult in 1790?
What was the average quantity of beer and cider consumed per adult in 1790?
Who primarily made up the Craft Revivalists?
Who primarily made up the Craft Revivalists?
Which of the following best describes one of the functions of the Craft Revival promotion?
Which of the following best describes one of the functions of the Craft Revival promotion?
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What industry is North Carolina noted for being the 'Furniture Capital of the World'?
What industry is North Carolina noted for being the 'Furniture Capital of the World'?
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What was the typical sequence of events in an 18th-century land battle?
What was the typical sequence of events in an 18th-century land battle?
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Which of the following materials was NOT mentioned as a resource for warfare in the 18th century?
Which of the following materials was NOT mentioned as a resource for warfare in the 18th century?
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What was the approximate lifespan of a typical 'Ship of the Line' in the 18th century?
What was the approximate lifespan of a typical 'Ship of the Line' in the 18th century?
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Which event directly led to the standardization of inspection and grading of tobacco in Virginia?
Which event directly led to the standardization of inspection and grading of tobacco in Virginia?
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What did Thomas Jefferson accuse London merchants of doing to farmers in 1786?
What did Thomas Jefferson accuse London merchants of doing to farmers in 1786?
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What was one possible consequence of the market crash for tobacco in the 1750s?
What was one possible consequence of the market crash for tobacco in the 1750s?
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What was a significant technological specification of a 'Ship of the Line'?
What was a significant technological specification of a 'Ship of the Line'?
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What type of weaponry was used at close range during battles in the 18th century?
What type of weaponry was used at close range during battles in the 18th century?
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Staple Foods (1790)
Staple Foods (1790)
Common foods in the 1790s, including wheat (and relatives), corn, meat, and various drinks.
Craft Revivalists
Craft Revivalists
Farmers, housewives, and tradespeople in western North Carolina who created craft items for income, especially through the winter.
Promoters of Craft Revival
Promoters of Craft Revival
Often 'outsiders' (teachers, missionaries, social workers, wealthy individuals) who supported craft/folk art development (and sometimes created schools).
North Carolina Agriculture (1790's)
North Carolina Agriculture (1790's)
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North Carolina Industry (1790's)
North Carolina Industry (1790's)
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Colonial North Carolina Land Warfare
Colonial North Carolina Land Warfare
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Colonial Warfare Resources
Colonial Warfare Resources
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Ship of the Line
Ship of the Line
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Tobacco Cultivation (1614)
Tobacco Cultivation (1614)
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Tobacco Market Crash (1750s)
Tobacco Market Crash (1750s)
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Tobacco Inspection (1713)
Tobacco Inspection (1713)
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18th Century Warfare Weapons
18th Century Warfare Weapons
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Tobacco's Effect on Colonial Economy
Tobacco's Effect on Colonial Economy
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Study Notes
18th Century Land Warfare
- Low-to-mid-level officers led troops in long lines, advancing toward the enemy.
- Battles involved massed musket volleys followed by bayonet charges.
- Soldiers wore brightly colored uniforms to distinguish friend from foe on battlefields.
- Uniform color was a symbol of national pride.
- Cannons fired solid iron balls at long range, and then smaller balls ("canister") at closer range.
18th Century Warfare Resources
- Essential resources for warfare included iron, wood, wool, linen, hemp, leather, food (including salt), horses, gunpowder, lead, brass, furs, and people.
Typical "Ship of the Line"
- Ships had 74 cannons (with varying caliber).
- Crews ranged from 500 to 750 people.
- Ships were approximately 170 feet long.
- Building a ship required approximately 4,000 mature oak trees from a 100-acre forest.
- Average lifespan of a ship was 12 to 20 years.
- Ships had approximately 43 miles of rope, weighing roughly 78 tons (156,000 pounds).
- The ships had 130,000 square feet of sails (about 3 acres).
- Cannons were powerful enough to penetrate other ships and cause considerable damage.
Tobacco Colonial History
- John Rolfe cultivated tobacco seeds from the West Indies in 1614.
- Tobacco shipments to England began the same year.
- King James prohibited tobacco production in England in 1621.
- Virginia standardized tobacco inspection at 40 locations in 1730.
- Virginia's tobacco inspection law was implemented in 1713.
Tobacco 1750s: Prices Dropped
- Thomas Jefferson accused London merchants of manipulating tobacco prices to create unsustainable debt in farmers.
- Merchants offered high prices and credit to farmers, luring them into debt.
- Subsequently, they reduced the prices of tobacco, preventing farmers from repaying their debts.
- This led to the adoption of cotton as a primary agricultural crop.
Staple Foods
- Staple foods included wheat (along with rye, barley, and oats), corn, pork, beef, and wild game.
Drink (Average Adult, 1790)
- Adults typically consumed 34 gallons of beer or cider, 5 gallons of distilled spirits (often rum), 1 gallon of wine, and switchel (water, vinegar, sometimes ginger).
Who were the Craft Revivalists?
- Craft Revivalists included farmers seeking supplemental income during winter, housewives/mothers supplementing family income, and tradespeople crafting for their local community..
- Their activities were primarily concentrated in Western North Carolina.
Who Promoted the Craft Revival?
- "Outsiders," (missionaries, teachers, social workers, wealthy individuals like Edith Vanderbilt), played a role in promoting the craft revival by assisting families with limited options
- Established and supported craft schools (e.g., John C. Campbell, Penland, Crossnore).
Agriculture
- Tobacco was the most prominent crop in North Carolina. The state had approximately 175,000 acres of tobacco plantations.
- Sweet potatoes were another significant crop, with about 105,000 acres devoted to them.
- North Carolina also had about 800,000,000 chickens/year, about 40,000 acres of Christmas trees, 4 million Christmas trees, and 10 million hogs annually, alongside approximately 4.5 million pounds of trout.
Industry
- Key sectors included food processing and high-tech manufacturing.
- North Carolina was a notable textile center and furniture producer.
- The state was a "furniture capital of the world"
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Explore the strategies and resources of 18th century land warfare, where officers led troops in organized formations and battles were defined by muskets and cannons. Discover the vital materials required for warfare and the significance of color in military uniforms. This quiz delves into the mechanics of battle and the life of ships of the line essential to maritime warfare.
