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Kit Caron was born on December 24, 1809. Carson died on May 23,1868 at the age of 58. Kit is the third most famous explorer and had a North Carolina connection. Kit was actually just a nickname his family had givin him when he was young his real name is Christopher Houston Carson. He was an explorer, scout, trapper, Indian agent, racher and soilder during his 40 years of travels throughout the west.




The Constitution of 1835

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The constitution of 1835 resulted in great party from North Carolina's acceptance of Jackson's democracy. The democratic movement gained momentum after Andrew Jackson was elected prezident in 1828. The best leaders from both east and west came to Raleigh in 1835. The greatest need was to make reprsentation fair across the state. Each country