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Georgia's Colony was established
In 1732 Georgia was the last of the thirteen colonies to be established. It was formed so that majority of people in debt could go there for refuge and start a new life. James Oglethorpe thought he could create a colony that could produce and thrive of products created by Georgians. However, these efforts for redemption and production wasn't so easy. This colony went through many failures, and even went through a war of independence. Slowly but surely, Georgia eventually thrived on its own. -
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Boston Tea Party 1773
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Revolutionary War
The Revolutionary War, also known as the was of independence. It began in 1775 and lasted until 1783. When the 13 colonies were established, they were ruled and governed by Great Britain. Soon tensions rose between the colonists residents and the British government, because they wanted to be independent. The residents were split into two different opinions of the British. Despite of Georgia split into Whigs and Loyalists, Georgia still won their independence. -
Declaration of Independence
On July 4, 1776, the Second Continental Congress meeting established a document that stated the Independence of the thirteen colonies from Great Britain. Racial, economic, and political issues are what began the longing for secession amongst the residence of majority of the colonies. -
Siege of Savannah
This battle, a aaprt of the Revolutionary War, was the second attempt of taking back Savannah to the British. It started in September and lasted until October 1779. It was considered one of the bloodiest battles of this war era. -
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1783 80,000 Loyalists emigrate north to Canada
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1783 Peace Treaty Ends War
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University of Georgia Established
The University of Georgia was established in 1785. The General Assembly set aside 40,000 acres of land just for this college or seminary of learning. I feel this is important to Georgia's history because it was the states first college and way of higher learning. -
Cotton Gin
In 1794, Eli Whitney invented the Cotton Gin. This innovation helped the production of cotton move a lot quicker. It helped quickly remove the cotton seeds from the cotton fibers. It provided tremendous increases for the economy at that time because more cotton was being produced, and it was the top selling item for the economy. That is why it was so important during this time because it help the economy grow. -
Gold Rush
Aug. 1, 1829 was the first recorded findings of gold on Georgia. Many miners began to flood the south with hopes in mining as much gold as they could find. So much gold was being found that there was a consensus on establishing Mints, where gold can be examined and processed into coins and used for trade and exchanges. It later led to the pushing out of the Cherokee Nation, that resulted in many deaths. -
1st Railroads in Georgia
In the mid 1830's, Georgia saw its first railroad system. This transport traveled all the way through Athens, Augusta, Macon and Savannah, which were major cities of trade in this colony. IN the 1920's the railroads continued to expand, and now go as far as 5,000 miles. -
Trail of Tears
In 1838 the Colonies decided to force remove the the Natives from the areas in Georgia where they had settled. Leaders and Chiefs were tricked into signing a Treaty that was meant for the U.S. to come and take. On their far journey to Oklahoma, their said native territory, 4-5,000 people cried and died. Their deaths left room for hungry Gold miners. -
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1890 Massacre at Wounded Knee
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Women's Suffrage
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The Civil War
The Civil War began in the year of 1861 to 1865. It broke out after the secession from British rule. As Georgia's contribution, 120,000 soldiers joined the Confederacy and many other whites and 3,500 black enlisted in the Union. This war was significant because it had a lot to do with agriculture output the the conflict of transportation and industrial endeavors. Many sub battles broke out because of this as well. -
Emancipation Proclamation
The Emancipation Proclamation was established on January 1, 1863. President Abraham Lincoln made it so that slaves were freed. Two years later,in 1865, the 13th Amendment Abolished Slavery. The main aim for this proclamation was to preserve the union and allow blacks to no longer be considered property, but perspective assets to the economy and the states independence. -
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Blacks migrate northwest
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Ulysses S Grant captures Richmond, VA
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Battle of Kennesaw Mountain
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March to the Sea
In 1864 William T. Sherman marched thought the whole state of Georgia. He started from Atlanta and to Savannah. He believed in psychological warfare and felt that he could scare and torment the residence of Georgia to let them know that their British government could not protect them. These were his efforts in getting loyalists to back away from the British rule. It was significant because it was a part of the reason as to why wars and battles broke out over secession. -
Coca-Cola Factory
The New South brought about many new innovations, ideas and attractions.Coca- Cola was introduced on May 8,1886 This flavored fizzed drink was a wonderful replacement of alcohol. Carbonated water was popular because it was said to be healthy, so many appreciated the tasty soda. Even much so, that a factory was built, which still stands in the heart of Atlanta today.The Coca-Cola Factory is an important because it was one of the largest and most profitable companies in the New South. -
Jim Crow Laws Enacted
In 1891 the Jim Crow Law passed. These laws kept whites and black separated for many years. Each race had their own facilities, lunch counters, schools, housing and restrooms. Georgia and the south was segregated under these laws -
Hepburn Act
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NAACP founded in 1909
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World War I begins in Europe 1914
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The First Red Scare 1919-1920
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19th Amendment Passes 1920
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Boll Weevil attack
In 1921 the Boll weevil came and attacked Georgians thriving crop-cotton. This was important because it was cottons demise. -
NBC founded, 1st broadcasting network
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The Great Depression
This depression began in October 1929 when the stock market crashed. It hit the south harder than other regions, however, the combination of overproduction, foreign competition and new man-made fabrics led to major downfalls. Cotton prices fell tremendously, the Boll weevil ruined more production and a long drought contributed to the depression. This event, even though very devastating, was important because it was the beginning of the New Deal, where better opportunities were set in place. -
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World Wide Depression begins 1930
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The "New Deal"
The New Deal was established in 1933 by Franklin Roosevelt. It was the beginning of a huge recovery that included special programs that would enhance people's lives, as well as the economy. It brought $250 million into Georgia's economy in its first seven years. With that money schools, hospitals and airports were newly built, among others. It brought about education, healthcare, housing, infrastructure and rural enhancement.The New Deal was deemed first in economic recovery for Georgia. -
The DemocraticeParty
The Democratic Party was formally utilized from 1832 to the 1850's. The Whigs, who formed the Union were more wealthy then those that were a part of the union by majority. This normally meant that the other people had less than they did,and it brought about taxes. This party was meant for those less fortunate people. It was basically a separation of economical and political views. -
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Montgomery Bus Boycott
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Eisenhower's 2nd inauguration
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Slave revolt at Harpers Ferry, Va
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The Student Nonviolent Coordination Committee established
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MLK Assassination
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was killed in 1968. He was the face of the Civil Rights Movement and many looked up to him along with working with him personally. Because of his death, many riots broke out in cities like Albany, Fort Valley, Macon and Savannah. This was an important event because MLK's death was a conspiracy, amongst other organizations and people who were thought to be a threat to the country. -
Public School Intergration
In 1969 the U.S. Department of Justice filed a successful lawsuit against Georgia and ruled public school integration. All the current movements and riots were starting to make a difference in this state and country. -
Great Migration
During 1910 to 1970 black Georgians were experiencing discrimination heavily, and in a huge part of their lives. They mainly did not have the right to vote. Blacks were made to take literacy test for qualification. In result, many blacks left Georgia and moved north for better education for their children, the right to vote and to escape violence, lynching most of all. -
26th Amendment
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1st Major Airport
In 1980 the first major airport was built. William B Hartsfield International Airport is the busiest in the world. This airport originated in Atlanta, and it definitely boosted economic growth. This airport was built to accommodate 55 million people a year. -
Sandra Day O'Connor
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Zell Miller 1993
This was a lottery set in place to assist with funding for education. I felt this was important to Georgia history because it shows that as we advance we continue to advance in how we live and helping the citizens. School reform and assistance is also good. -
Centennial Olympic Park bombing 1996
In 1996 there was a bombing at Centennial Park. It was a bomb attack from terrorists and it killed 1 person and injured 111 people. I thought this was an important Georgia event because this was they year where the Olympics came to Atlanta and it was a major economic boost at that time. -
Voting Rights Act of 1965
This 1965 act was signed into law by President Lyndon B Johnson on August 6th. It mainly helped prevent racial discrimination in voting. This law also help eliminate the literacy test for voting, being that many black couldn't read or write. The Voting Rights Act also had much to do with the Civil Rights Movement. Many Activists like the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) and Martin Luther King Jr. Important because it finally gave blacks a voice and more well deserved fairness. -
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1787 Constitutional Convention
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Lexington & Concord
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Social Security Act 1935
