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Period: 15,000 BCE to 8000 BCE
Paleo
The Paleo was the initial human settlement of Georgia.It was the most dramatic periods of climate change.The settlement happened toward the end of the ice age. -
Period: 8000 BCE to 1000 BCE
Archaic
This time period lasted from 10,000 to about 3,000 years ago.At the time most of Georgia was covered in oak-hickory hardwood forest.This was around the time mammoths and camels became extinct. -
Period: 1000 BCE to Oct 19, 900
Woodland
This period witnessed the development of many new trends.Settlements became more permanent.The period was divided into 3 sub periods. -
Period: Oct 18, 800 to
Mississippian
This period was in mid western and southeastern.They grew most of the food in small gardens.the used simple tools like stone axes and digging sticks. -
Sep 5, 1540
Hernando de Soto
He was the first to explore Georgia.He entered the state on two occasions.He was from Spain. -
Charter of 1732
The first 20 years were known as a trustee.All the founders are from Europe. -
Salzburgers Arrive
They were a group of German protestant. KIng Goerge supported them. -
Highland Scots Arrive
They sailed on the ship called "prince wales".They found a river 60 miles south from Savannah. -
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John Reynolds
He was a royal navy officer.He served as governor of the Georgia province. -
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Henry Ellis
HE was the second royal governor of Georgia.Henry is from Ireland.Under his leadership Georgia learned how to govern themselves. -
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James Wright
James was the 3 governor of Georgia.He was governor through the american revolution. -
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American Revolution
James Wright was governor.Georgia did not send people to Philadelphia in 1774. -
Elijah Clarke\kettle Cr.
One of the few hero's of the revolutionary war.he was born in 1742. -
Austin Dabney
He was a slave that became a private in the Georgia military.he fought against the British. -
Constitutional Convention
It was in Philadelphia.It was to revise the confideration. -
Georgia Ratifies Constitution
Georgia ratified the constitution. -
Georgia Founded
The capital is Atlanta.The founder of Georgia is James Oglethrope.