North Carolina Statehood: Before the American Revolution

North Carolina was one of the original Thirteen Colonies and declared independence from Great Britain in 1776—before the American Revolution ended (1783).

Timeline:

• April 12, 1776: Halifax Resolves – first colony to authorize delegates to vote for independence.
• July 4, 1776: Adopted Declaration of Independence.
• November 21, 1789: Ratified U.S. Constitution – 12th state to join the Union.

So North Carolina became a state during the Revolutionary War period, not after.