1835+constituion

=**__Kit Carson__**= __** 1835 NC Constitution **__
 * christopher columbus better known as Kit Carson was an explorer, scout, trapper, Indian agent, rancher and soldier during his 40 years of travels throughout the southwest. Born on Christmas Eve in Madison County, Kentucky, in 1809, Kit was the 9th of 14 children. When he was still an infant, the family moved to Howard County, Missouri where Carson spent most of his early childhood in Boone's Lick. His father died when he was only nine years old, and the need to work prevented Kit from ever receiving an education. At the age of 14, Kit was working as an apprentice to a saddle and harness maker. However, the young man soon became restless and after about a year he joined a wagon train heading west on the Santa Fe in 1826. **
 * The states voters went to the polls in 1835 to decide wether to hold a constitutional convention that would adress the problems. The best leaders from both east and west came to Raleigh in 1835 to amend the 1776 constitution. They honored the aging Nathaniel Macon by making him chairman. The greatest need was to make representation fair across the state. As for the gonvernor, the new amendments allowed the voters to elect him directly, instead of letting the legislature choose him. The governor was to serve two-year term. With the 1836 election, North Carolina was governed in the new way.**