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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 Europeans. -
May 21, 1542
Hernando de Soto
Hernando de Soto was a Spanish conquistador. He was the first European to explorer what is currently known as Georgia. He also played a part in the conquest of the Incas. -
Charter of 1732
The Charter of 1732 was issued by King George. The main purpose of the act was to be a buffer for South Carolina. -
Oglethorpe Arrives
Oglethorpe first arrived at a small settlement of the Yamacraw Indians. Tomochichi was the chief of the Yamacraw Indians and him and James worked together and gave each other advice. -
Salzburgers Arrive
They were kicked out of Europe for not being Catholic. Oglethorpe gave them land in Georgia to live off of. -
Highland Scots Arrive
Chosen to come to Georgia from the Highlands of Scotland and were very tough and unafraid. They came to Georgia to help protect the colony in case the Spanish in Florida were to attack. -
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American Revolution
The American Revolution was a political battle. The American colonists wished to create a new sovereign nation- the United States. -
Battle of Kettle Creek
Several events happened at Kettle Creek. The most important one however, is the Battle of Kettle Creek. 600 American supporters of the British made camp on top of a hill in a bend of the creek. -
Constitutional Convention
The Constitutional Convention took place in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The reason behind this event was to decide how America was to be governed. -
Georgia Ratifies Constitution
This event took place in Augusta. Georgia was the fourth state to ratify the new U.S. Constitution. -
Austin Dabney
Austin Dabney was a slave in Wake county North Carolina. He fought against the British in the American Revolutionary War.
