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Period: 15,000 BCE to 8000 BCE
Paleo
This event occurred throughout one of the most drastic climate changes close to the end of the Ice Age. Nobody knows when human came but we do know Paleoindians were the first inhabitants of North America. -
Period: 8000 BCE to 1000 BCE
Archaic
Archaeologist have split this lengthy period into 3 different sections: Early, Middle, Late. Early Archaics hunted many large and small animals and fruits. During the middle, the Archaics cut back on the regional roaming. In the late period, the people migrated extended distances for extraordinary products and goods. -
Period: 1000 BCE to Jan 1, 1000
Woodland
The early woodland period is known for continuing the inventions that started prior to late archaic. During the middle woodland, the people started making house like structures. Many of the same structures proceeded, even more bigger and better. They also became more independent (reduced trade). -
Period: Jan 1, 1000 to
Mississippian
This era made some of the most complicated societies ever seen in North America. These people grew their own food such as corn, beans, squash, and many more plants/fruits/vegetables. The mississippians spent most of their time outdoors. -
Jan 1, 1539
Hernando de Soto
The European explorer Hernando de Soto was the first to explore inside what now is the fine state of Georgia. He assisted the conquering of Peru. de Soto was born in 1500 and passed away due to a severe fever. -
Charter of 1732
The first 2 decades of Georgias History are known as Trustee Georgia because the Board of Trustees managed the territory. King George II signed the charter of 1732 which conquered the land. -
Georgia Founded
The original founder was James Oglethorpe. This expedition took lots of time and patience; about 2 months to cross the Atlantic. Oglethorpe and 114 other colonists set of to pursue Georgia. -
Salzburgers Arrive
The Salzburgers were a team of protestant colonists who discovered the town of Ebenezer which is now known as Effingham County. They arrived in 1734 and were associated with King George and his Trustees. This group was removed from their home in the Catholic principality of current day Austria. -
Highland Scots Arrive
The Highland Scots came upon Georgia in 1736. They sailed from Inverness, Scotland to Georgia on the Prince of Wales. They colonized "New Inverness" which was renamed Darien, approximately 60 miles from Savannah. -
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John Reynolds
John Reynolds was an officer of the Royal Navy. He was Governor from 1754 to 1757. His whole career was surrounded by Government related jobs. -
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Henry Ellis
Henry Ellis was an agent for the organization who discovered the Northwest Passage. He also worked as a slave trader for 5 years. On August 15 1756 he was named Lt. Governor, later upgraded to Royal Governor on May 17 1758. -
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James Wright
James Wright was an American territorial Lawyer and was also the final Royal Governor for the land of Georgia. He was taken prisoner by rebel force and he escaped February 11,1776. Wright retired on July 11, 1782. -
Austin Dabney
Dabney was a African American who fought in the revolutionary war. During the battle of Kettle Creek, he was shot in the thigh and disabled for the rest of his life. Austin died in 1830. -
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American Revolution
The first battle was known as "The Shot Heard Around the World", meaning that's when everything started. This lasted for about 7 years until Yorktown which is where it all ended. The treaty of Paris was signed saying America is no longer governed by the British. -
Elijah Clarke/Kettle Creek
Clarke led a Georgia force that helped beat the British. He also served in the Georgia legislature -
Constitutional Convention
This event occurred soon after the war. The convention was to determine who and how the colonies are to be governed. The result was The United States Constitution. -
Georgia Ratifies Constitution
The reason why Georgia ratified the constitution is because more people started moving into Georgia. Georgia was also the newest colony so it needed protection.