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Period: Jan 1, 1000 to
Mississippian
The Mississippian culture was a mound building Native American civilization. -
May 21, 1542
Hernando de Soto
Hernando de Soto was a explorer and conquistador. He led the first European expedition deep into the territory of modern day United States. -
Charter of 1732
The Charter of 1732, was the day King George signed the charter establishing Georgia as a colony. It was also the day he created its governing board. -
Salzburgers Arrive
When the Salzburgers arrived, it heralded the beginning of one of the most culturally distinctive communities in Georgia. -
Highland Scots Arrive
The Highland Scots sailed from inverness, Scotland. They sailed aboard the prince of Wales, bound for Georgia. They were big brave people who were coming to be like the protective people for Georgia. -
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American Revolution
The American Revolution was a colonial revolt, that lasted from 1765 to 1783. -
Battle of Kettle Creek
The Battle of Kettle Creek was a major encounter in the back country of Georgia during the American Revolution. -
Oglethorpe Arrives
Oglethorpe was a man searching for a new colony. Tomochichi gave him the land to start a new colony. he later named it Georgia. -
Constitutional Convention
The Constitutional Convention, was a meeting where they discussed the problems of the weak central government. -
Georgia Ratifies Constitution
Georgia became the fourth state to ratify the constitution. -
Austin Dabney
Austin Dabney was a slave who fought against the British during the American Revolution war.
