Comparative Timeline

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  • Molasses Act Passed

    Imposed tax on imports of molasses from non-English colonies

  • Settlers landed in Georgia

    James Oglethorpe and the settlers from England landed in Georgia and named the first city Savannah. This day was important because it laid the foundation of the creation of Georgia. If this day had never occurred Georgia might be named a different colony or discovered from a different ethnicity.

  • Slavery permitted in Georgia

    The trustees lifted their ban on slavery because of the demand for slaves and the amount of slaves already in the colony. The more slaves a man had, the more land he could buy. This is significant because farmers that were trying to earn more in their small sectional plot began to be taken over by plantation owners that were able to afford slaves. Allowing slaves in the colony made it more difficult for the low end of the economy to keep up with the high end.

  • Currency Act of 1751

    It limited the amount of currency being circulated.

  • French Army surrendered to British in India

  • Georgia to remain a separate colony

    Parliament allowed Georgia to remain a separate colony with its own legislature, court system, and governor. The state was allowed to make its own laws and govern among themselves rather than be under British control. It was significant because Georgia was able to be independent and make decisions on their own rather than be ruled by a country on a different continent.

  • Treaty of Paris of 1763 ended French and Indian War

  • Proclamation of 1763

    The Proclamation of 1763 established a boundary running down the Appalachian Mountains. It was established in order to maintain peace with the Indians. The colonists wanted the Indians to feel at ease and keep from going to war; the proclamation gave the Indians a sense of control over their land. The Proclamation was significant because without it they could have easily had a war outbreak between the Indians and the English.

  • Quartering Act requiring colonists to house British soldiers

  • Stamp Act of 1765

    The Stamp Act forced all written material to be printed on embossed paper bearing a royal seal. This was significant in Georgia because Wright closed the Savannah Port which caused a halt to imports/exports. The people were so relieved to have the port back open that they didn't mind having their material on the stamped paper. The people were growing tired of the Acts being pushed upon them.

  • Protests against the Stamp Act lead New York City members to set fire to British supply in Pennsylvania

  • Stamp Act Repealed

    Just as quickly as the Stamp Act was enforced it was repealed. The settlers in Georgia were growing more and more irritated by the Acts and removals. This act being repealed was significant to show that the Parliament was not able to establish control from that far away.

  • George Washington takes command of the Continental Army at Cambridge

  • Ban on trade with British

    Georgia no longer is subject to acts of Parliament. They placed a ban on trade with Britain and set itself up as an opposition government. Georgians were finally fed up with the acts and decided to take a stand. The stand was significant in leading to the events to come in the near future.

  • Declaration of Independence

  • Georgia Independent

    Georgia is formally independent from Britain. This is significant because it marks the day that Georgia is officially no longer under the control of British forces. They are able to govern within itself.

  • The Wyoming Massacre

  • France to war with Britain

    France declares war against Britain and makes an alliance with American forces. This is significant to Georgia because they are having to enter a war with their once rulers. Britain is still a major control and could take control back over the colony.

  • End of the Revolutionary War in Georgia

    Governor Wright and the British forces left Savannah and brought the war in Georgia to a close. The British forces leaving Georgia was a significant event because Georgians could then focus on reconstruction and moving forward without being under British control. British had taken over Georgia several times and the forces leaving Savannah gave hope to a better future.

  • Confiscation and Banishment Act of 1782

    The Confiscation and Banishment Act of 1782 gave the state license to take nearly any land it wanted. It allowed the higher end of the state to take land just for the sake of taking it. The act was significant because it made small land owners uneasy and against the state.

  • Colonel William Crawford captured and killed by Indians

  • Battle of Combahee River

  • Treaty of Paris of 1783

    Georgia and the 12 other colonies became known as the United States. The United States was made up of the Atlantic and Savannah River west to the Mississippi. This is significant because without the joining the other colonies we stood the chance of being invaded or taken over by other countries.

  • Confederation Congress Proclamation of 1783

  • Georgia joined the Union

    Georgia was admitted to the Union. This day was a significant event because Georgia was now apart of the Union along with the other colonies. It created a bonding between Americans and laid the foundation for becoming the United States.

  • Connecticut ratifies the United States Constitution

  • Andrew Jackson becomes the 7th President

  • Gold Rush in Georgia

    The Gold Rush in Georgia took over in Lumpkin County. Georgia was officially obsessing over finding Gold and striking rich. It caused many Georgians to invade the city and take over territories on the hopes of "winning the lottery". This was significant in Georgians keeping the peace between them and the Indians.

  • Trail of Tears

    The trail of tears began. Indians were forced out of their territory and made to leave the state. They embarked on a long trip that caused many of them to decease and hardships on all. This was a significant event because the Cherokee and Creek Indians no longer had a treaty with Georgians. They were forced out and killed off along the way. The Trail of Tears marked the cruel way Indians were treated.

  • Fort Parker Massacre

  • Georgia seceded

    Georgia seceded from the Union. Along with the other southern colonies, Georgia left the Union. This event was significant in the beginning stages of the Civil War. The secession was only the beginning of a war within itself.

  • Louisiana secedes from the Union

  • Battle of Chickamauga

    The battle began the first major Civil War battle in Georgia. The battle was the second deadliest battle during the Civil War. It was significant that it was the first of many battles within Georgia. The confederates took the win, but were still not as equip as the Union.

  • Confederates evacuate Morris Island

  • Abraham Lincoln is reelected

  • March to the Sea

    William T. Sherman led the March to the Sea. The March completely destroyed the towns in Georgia in order for Sherman to show how easily it could be done. It was significant to Georgia because their prides were destroyed along with the cities and towns. The economy fell completely.

  • End of Civil War

    The end of the civil war took place after the Confederates surrendered to the Union. The Union had won the war and the Confederates were faced with the hardship of rebuilding. This was significant to Georgia because of the damage the Civil War had caused them. Their economy was down and their towns needed to be rebuilt. This was leading to the Reconstruction era.

  • Robert E. Lee surrenders to Grant

  • Georgia General ratified

    The Georgia General Assembly ratified the 13th Amendment, abolishing slavery. This was significant in Georgia based on the fact that they were working towards being readmitted to the Union. Georgia was thrown between citizens that wanted to keep slavery and citizens that were against slavery. It was the start of a different state.

  • House Appropriations Committee created by U.S. Congress

  • 14th Amendment Ratified

    The 14th Amendment was ratified in Georgia. This was significant because it was one step closer to allowing Georgia to being readmitted. It was also important because the 14th Amendment allowed everyone born in America be a citizen.

  • Expatriation Act is created

  • Reconstruction Era

  • 15th Amendment Rattified

    The 15th Amendment was ratified in Georgia. The event allowed any race to vote. This was significant based on the fact that African Americans were able to vote and have a voice in Georgia.

  • U.S. Congress creates the United States Department of Justice

  • Georgia rejoins the Union

    Georgia was readmitted to the Union. Georgia was finally readmitted after being denied numerous times. The Union was not happy and did not trust the Southern States. It took several attempts and having to change their governing to be admitted. This was significant to Georgia based on the readmission and Georgia finally being able to be apart of the Union again.

  • Reconstruction ends

    This event is the end of the reconstruction period. This is defined as when the Republican government and military occupation in the state ended. This was significant in Georgia because of the many changes that took place in Georgia. It was now a completely different state entering the many segregation issues that would lead to the civil rights movement.

  • Ulysses S. Grant signs the Civil Rights Act of 1871

  • Thomas Edison invented the phonograph

  • Atlanta

    Atlanta became the capital of Georgia. After changing capitals over the previous years, Georgia officially had their last capital. This was significant that Atlanta had the economy boost and population to be a thriving capital.