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Treaty of New York
This treat involved the Creeks and the U.S. The outcome was positive and the rights of the Creeks were protected in 1787. -
The Cotton Gin
Eli Whitney invented the cotton gin in 1793 to make the process of cotton picking faster and easier. This made the cotton demand skyrocket and the demand for slaves increase as well. ~ The Cotton Gin notes -
Yazoo Land Fruad
Georgia's legislature got bribed by the Y.L.F and lost Georgia's western territory. Losing this land lead to the Cherokee Trail of Tears in 1838. ~ from notes and textbook -
University of Georgia
UGA was chartered in 1785 and in 1804 they had their first graduating class.UGA and UNC " faught " for the tittle of the first established college. ~ Who Did It First? notes -
Land Lotteries 1805~1833
In 1805 to 1833 Georgia had a problem with you giving away of land and the people couldn't pick what they wanted. There was a problem so they sold 25 million acres to three companies in 1789. ~ Land Lottery Notes -
Slavery Expansion
With the demand for cotton increasing the demand for slaves increased. This means that the more land you have the more cotton you can grow, and the more cotton you can grow requires more slaves to run the cotton gins. -
Dahlonega Gold Rush
Gold was found in Dahlonega and people rushed to settle their land to get the gold.With all the people rushing to get gold the Natives where pushed out of their land. ~ Battle of Native American Removal Notes -
The Cherokee Indians
The Cherokee chief, Alexander McGillivary, singed the treaty of New York and fought in the Oconee war. He fought for what he believed in and protected the native and their homes from the government. -
Invention of Railroads
Railroads were built to send goods to the market. Therefor, major cities were made around the railroads. ~ From notes