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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 by Europe. -
May 21, 1542
Hernando de Soto
Hernando de Soto was a Spanish explorer and conquistador who participated in the conquests of Central America and Peru. He discovered the Mississippi River. He got sick after crossing the Mississippi River and died. -
Charter of 1732
During this period King George was in rule and he signed the Charter of 1732. The reason was because Oglethorpe believed that the best way the poor to find a new life and start a new colony. -
Oglethorpe Arrives
In England 1732 the British government authorized the establishment of the colony in America. In 1733 colonists and Oglethorpe landed in Savannah. Oglethorpe was the last kid in the family and he was known as the explorer in the family. -
Salzburgers Arrive
Group who were kicked out of their homes. They faced hardships in both Europe and Georgia. The first of the Salzburgers sailed from England to Georgia in 1734. -
Highland Scots Arrive
Strong and unafraid soldiers that are not afraid to live off the land. Recruited to help protect the colony in case the Spanish in Florida were to attack (defense.) -
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American Revolution
The American Revolution was a struggle between 13 American colonies and Great Britain. The American colonies wished to attain independence and created a new sovereign nation-the U.S. The war lasted for 8 years. -
Battle of Kettle Creek
This was fought during the American Revolution on this day in 1779. The Patriot victory frustrated the British. The British marched the army through Georgia and they got beaten there by the Patriots. -
Constitutional Convention
The Constitutional Convention was a U.S. History, convention that drew up the Constitution of the U.S. 39 deputies signed the constitution, George Washington was one of the first to sign the Constitution. -
Georgia Ratifies Constitution
Georgia ratifies the Constitution because it needed a strong government to help protect them from Indian threats and to acquire land from the Indians. Georgia became the 4th state to ratify the U.S. constitution. -
Austin Dabney
Austin Dabney was a slave who fought against the American Revolutionary War. He lived with his master Richard Aycock. He joined the war as an artillery man in colonel Eljiah Clarkes Company.
