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Treaty Of New York
Alexander McGillivray signed the Treaty of New York which fought for Native independence. This helped natives fight against Georgia's rule and helped them fight off their bullying.(New Georgia Encyclopedia) -
Cottin Gin
Eli Whitney created the Cotton Gin which picked seeds out of cotton which automated the seed picking process. This caused Georgia's economy to grow with the number of slaves increasing. -
Yazoo Land Fraud
Over 35 million acres were sold at an incredibly low price with to GA officials being bribed by the public. This caused the trail of tears, pushing all natives out of "GA' land. (Georgia Info) -
UGA vs UNC on First Public University
UGA and UNC argued over who had the first public university in the U.S.A. This expanded Georgia's population with it bringing in more people. (New Georgia Encyclopedia) -
Dahlonega Gold Rush
Gold was found in Dahlonega (Native Territory) and people rushed to settle on the land and get it. This affected the natives because it forced the natives out of their territory and into other land. (My Notes, Battle of Native Removal) -
Worcester v. Georgia
A court case that determined that natives were their own nation and and could follow their own laws besides U.S. laws. This produced a protection system for the natives by keeping their homes safe as well as their rights. (My Notes, Battle Of Native Removal.) -
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Railroads
Railroad were made to transport cotton all around the East Coast to ship cotton. This caused Terminus (Atlanta)'s economy to explode with major cities being created from this. (New Georgia Encyclopedia) -
Indian Removal Act
Andrew Jackson ignored the Worcester v. Georgia act and decided to pass an act forcing all natives out of their land/ territory. This caused the Trail of Tears which drove natives out or they would end up getting slaughtered. (My Notes) -
Trail of Tears
Andrew Jackson ignored the Worcester v. Georgia and passed the Indian Removal Act which caused the Trail of Tears which drove natives to Oklahoma forcing them out their homes. This caused Georgia to gain more land and finally drive the natives out. (New Georgia Encyclopedia)
