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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
He was a Spanish explorer and conquistador who led the first expedition. de Soto wanted the glory and riches that the Spanish crown brought. -
Charter of 1732
It was a charter that King George signed to give James Oglethorpe the colony that we know as Georgia. It was named by England's King George. -
Oglethorpe Arrives
He first settlement was in Savannah,GA. He wanted to help people of the worthy poor and get jobs for the unemployed. -
Salzburgers Arrive
When the Salzburgers arrived they helped the colony by where they was located, it helped them defend the colony. Their town was modeled after Savannah they helped build the first sawmill, gristmill, church, and also the first protestant orphanage. -
Highland Scots Arrive
They tried to take away King George the second throne but was defeated by Culloden Moor in 1746. For this their weapons were taken away and they were forbidden to give military service to their chief. -
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American Revolution
This was a colonial revolt for the American Patriots in the Thirteen Colonies, who won independence from Great Britain. For that victory United States of America became an independent country. -
Battle of Kettle Creek
Since the Loyalists were frustrated about the Patriots victory they fought with Americans. After this the British dealt with an severe blow to loyalists recruitment -
Constitutional Convection
The Constitutional Convection was a time where delegates like James Madison and Alexander Hamilton wanted to make a new government instead of fixing the existing one. George Washington was elected to preside over the convention by the delegates. There were only 55 delegates that were sent to the convention. -
Georgia Ratifies Constitution
George Washington had the authority to change the Articles of Confederation, but he did more than that. Instead the 55 delegates produced a new system of governing. The delegates voted unanimously to ratify the new U.S Constitution. -
Austin Dabney
The first African to be recognize for his bravery. He fought in the most revolutionary war, the Battle of Kettle Creek
