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Period: Jan 1, 1000 to
Mississippian
The Mississippian Indians were the most advanced civilization.They stayed in one place (villages)due to advanced agriculture.These Indians had first contact with Euro. -
May 21, 1542
Hernando De Soto
Hernando lead the first European expedition to the land of what we call Georgia now.He Also conquered the Mississippians. Hernando DE Soto turned very wealthy after the conquest of the inca's.After this he founded Georgia. -
Charter of 1732
King George granted and sighed the Charter of 1732 in April of 1732.Oglethorpe believed that the best way for the worthy poor to find a new life was to start a new colony. -
Oglethorpe Arrives
James Oglethorpe colonized Georgia.Oglethorpe first settled at a small settlement of the yamacraw Indians.Oglethorpe arrived in Savannah Georgia with only a few supplies and people for the colony. -
Salzburgers arrive
The Salzburger's were kicked out of Europe because they were not Catholic.James Oglethorpe accepted the Salzburgers and gave them land. -
Highland scotts arrive
The Highland Scott's settled in a place called Darien. There soldiers were very strong and were unafraid of anything.Also,they could live off of the land. -
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American Revolution
The American revolution was a revolt in the years of 1775 and 1783.The thirteen colonies won the war against Great Britain. After this the United States were named. -
Battle of Kettle creek
The battle of kettle creek was fought during the American Revolution. The Patriots defeated The loyalist. -
constitutional convention
The point off this event was to chose how America is going to be governed.It also divides power between the federal Government and the states.After the fact it creates the National government. -
Georgia Ratifies Constitution
Georgia is a special convection to consider the purposed charter.Delegates voted unanimously to ratify the U.S. constitution. -
Austin dabney
Austin was a slave that fought against the British in the Revolutionary war.He was an Africa American man,and his master was,Richard Aycock. Austin lived in North Carolina until he moved to Wilkes county,Georgia.
