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Period: Jan 1, 1000 to
Mississippian
The Mississippian Indians were the most advanced civilization. These Indians had the first contact with Europeans. -
May 21, 1542
Hernando de Soto
Hernando de Soto was known to be an Spanish explorer. He was first European to cross the Mississippian River. He began his career at the the age of 14 years old to travel to the West Indies. -
Oglethorpe Arrives
James Oglethorpe arrived in Savannah, Georgia on February 1,1733. He spent most of the time in Georgia. Yamacraw Bluff was where Oglethorpe returned with colonist. -
Salzburgers Arrive
The German Salzburgers arrived in Georgia during the Revolution. The Jerusalem church founded by Bolzius is still standing. it was permanently for new Ebeneezer -
Highland Scots Arrive
The Scottish Highlands aborted Prince of Wales bounding for Georgia From the liveliness. They built a for of a replacement for the Fort King George. -
Charter of 1732
King George II signed the charter which made Georgia . The first twenty years of Georgia referred as a Trustee Georgia. The board of trustees governed the colony which made King George signed the charter. -
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American Revolutionary
A colonial revolt took placer between 1765 and 1783. America defeated the British in the Revolutionary War in alliances with France. -
Battle of Kettle Crew
A major encounter in a back country in Georgia during the Revolutionary War. Patriots defeated the Loyalists at Kettle Creeks in Washington, GA -
Constitutional Convention
Took place from May 27-September 17, 1787 in the old Pennsylvania State House. Convention to purpose amendments to United States Constitution. -
Georgia Ratifies Constitution
Baldwin was elected for Georgia House of Assembly. He represented the Constitutional Convention.