Students can learn about the devleopment of Raleigh after the fire of 1833 and the impact of the first railroad line to the city. Thestudents will also discover the background behind the nickname "Tornado", which Raleigh had for many years.

In this activity, students use a story map to follow the historic route of the Buncombe Turnpike and learn more about its economic and cultural impact on western North Carolina. Students will also see how the landscape has transformed in the nearly 200 years since the creation of the Turnpike.

Essential Question
What impact did the first flight have on the Wright brothers’ friends and family? How did the technology they created bring about change in their community?

Objective
Students will become familiar with the Wright brothers and the impact that their first flight had on the lives of their friends and family as well as the development of North Carolina.