QUESTIONS.
1. What is the subject of this lesson? How did the North Carolinians consider their departure from the Union?
2. What preparations for war were made by the State, even before its secession? Who commanded the first regiment?
3. Relate General Butler's exploit.
4. Give an account of the battle of Big Bethel. What Confederate soldier was slain?
5. What is said of this event?
6. Where were North Carolina troops next engaged in battle?
7. What signal aid was rendered by Colonel Charles F. Fisher? What were the effects of this victory?
8. What did Mr. Lincoln learn from these battles?
9. At what point on the North Carolina coast were fortifications specially needed?
10. Describe the Federal attack on Fort Hatteras. Point out Hatteras on the map.
11. What was the result of the fall of Hatteras?