QUESTIONS.
1. What is the subject of this lesson? What is said of the extension of the Raleigh & Gaston Railroad? Go to the map and point out this road.
2. What favorite trunk-line has long been desired? What road was specially important to the Confederate government? Point out this road on the map.
3. What roads are mentioned as having been recently completed? Point out these on the map.
4. What towns are now mentioned, and what is said of their growth? Locate them on the map.
5. What is said of the prosperity of the city of Charlotte?
6. What is said of the centennial celebration at Charlotte? When did it occur?
7. What mention is made of Fayetteville, Asheville and Statesville? Find these towns on the map.
8. What have been the causes of the rapid growth of the towns in the state?
9. What further prosperity is noticed?
10. What other industry is described? Can you tell anything of this valuable production? (Teacher will explain).
11. What is said of the western fruit growers?
12. What excellent varieties of grape are natives of North Carolina? What is said of the Catawba grape?
13. What mention is made of the manufacture of stronger liquors?
14. What State officer died at this period? What is said of Major Engelhard?