QUESTIONS.
1. Who tools the oath of office of Governor in 1754? Can you give some traits of his character?
2. What visit was made by Governor Dobbs? How was the new county of Rowan becoming settled?
3. Who was put in command of the North Carolina troops? How was he prevented from joining General Braddock? Find Old Fort on the map.
4. Who had incited the Indians to the proposed attack on Old Fort?
5. Give an account of Colonel Waddell's expedition-against the Indians.
6. What noted man in England had charge of American affairs? What effect had his administration upon every portion of the world?
7. What great victory was gained in America at this period? What good resulted to the whole country from this victory?
8. What had been the increase of population in North Carolina? Can you name some of the exports?
9. Where did Governor Dobbs endeavor to have the capital of North Carolina located?
10. What trouble did the Governor have with the Legislature? With what result?
11. Of what extortions did the people complain? How was Francis Corbin treated, and why?
12. What is said of the close of Governor Dobbs' life?