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Period: Jan 1, 1000 to
Mississippian
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May 21, 1542
Hernando de Soto
Was a Spanish explorer, who began his career at age of 14. He became as the first European to discover the Mississippi River. -
Charter of 1732
The first twenty years of Georgia, are referred to as Trustee Georgia because during that time a Board of Trustees governed the colony. -
Salzburgers Arrive
Their arrival in Georgia in 1734, heralded the beginning of one o the most culturally distinctive communities in Georgia. -
Highland Scots Arrive
One group of settlers came to help defend Georgia from Spanish invaders and to make a new home for themselves. -
Austin Dabney
Was a slave who fought against the British in the American Revolutionary War -
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America Revolution
Was a colonial revolt that took place between 1765 and 1783 -
Battle of Kettle Creek
Was a major encounter in the back country of Georgia during the American Revolutionary War. -
Oglethorpe Arrive
Was a visionary, social reformer, and military leader. He implemented his plan to establish the colony of Georgia. It was Oglethorpe's idea that British debtors should be released from prison and sent to Georgia. -
Constitutional Convention
Convention that drew up the Constitution of the United States. -
Georgia Ratifies Constitution
Georgia called a special convention in Augusta to consider the proposed charter. -
Georgia Ratifies Constitution
Georgia called a special convention in Augusta to consider the proposed charter. The delegates voted unanimously to ratify the new U.S. Constitution
