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Period: 900 BCE to 1600 BCE
Mississippian
The Mississippian is also known as "Lower Carboniferous" or "Early Carboniferous". Mississippian culture is the last major prehistoric culture in North America. -
Jan 1, 1000
Paleo
The Paleo Indians came to America from Asia. They Migrated to America in pursuit of large animals. -
Jan 1, 1000
Archaic
In the early part of the Archaic Period the ice age ended. The Archaic was long and divided into three parts: early, middle, late. -
Jan 1, 1000
Woodland
This period was when a lot of tress started growing. Woodland is divided into three parts, Early, Middle, and Late. -
Mar 3, 1540
Hernando de Soto
Hernando de Soto helped conquer Peru. In 1539 he discovered the Mississippi River. -
Charter of 1732
The first twenty years of Georgia history is known as Trustee Georgia because during this time a Board of Trustees governed Georgia. England's King George signed a charter so Georgia could create its own government. -
Georgia Founded
Georgia was founded by several colonists. Georgia was named after King George II. -
Salzburgers Arrive
The Salzburgers arrived in Georgia on March 12, 1734. The Salzburgers were successful in in agriculture, raising cattle, lumbering, and silk culturing. -
Highland Scots Arrive
Countless numbers of Highland Scots migrated. Some important Highland Scots were Flora McDonald, John McRae, and James Campbell. -
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John Reynolds
John Reynolds was an officer for the Royal Navy. He served as the royal governor for the Province of Georgia. -
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Henry Ellis
Henry Ellis was an explorer, author, and colonial governor of Georgia and Nova Scotia. Ellis was the second royal governor of Georgia -
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James Wright
James Wright was an American Colonial lawyer. Wright was the last British royal governor of the Province of Georgia -
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American Revolution
The American Revolution was also known as "the War of Independence". On October 19, 1781 Americans were officially independent of Britain rule. -
Elijah Clarke/Kettle Cr.
Elijah Clarke joined the rebels as a militia captain. On February 14, 1779 he led the rebels in a victory at Kettle Creek. -
Austin Dabney
Austin Dabney became the only African American to be granted land. He was granted land for his military service during the Revolution. -
Constitutional Convention
In September 1786, at the Annapolis Convention, delegates from five states called for a Constitutional convention. They wanted to improve the Article of Confederation. -
Georgia Ratifies Constitution
Georgia called a special convention in Augusta to consider the proposed charter. The delegates voted unanimously to ratify the new U.S. Constitution.