Compelling Questions:

Were Carolinians “poor subjects of Britain”?

Supporting Question 4:

How might the experiences of groups like Africans in America impact their relationship with Britain?

• What were the experiences of the enslaved peoples of colonial North Carolina?
• What historical evidence exists regarding resistance to slavery and an anti-slavery movement in the colony? Explain the historical significance of this movement.
• What are the historical implications of North Carolina's history of slavery? How did the institution of slavery shape the history of the state?