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Period: Jan 1, 1000 to
Mississippian
The Mississippian period in the mid western and south western United States, which lasted from about A.D. 800 to 1600. They saw the development of some of the most complex societies that ever existed in North America. -
May 21, 1542
Hernando De Soto
First European to explore the interior of what is now Georgia. He was the Spanish conquistador, and fought the Mississippian Indians and won. -
Charter of 1732
The first 20 years of Georgia history are referred to as Trustee to Georgia because during that time a Board of Trustee governed the colony. -
Salzburgers Arrive
The community suffered British occupation during the American Revolution,but Jerusalem Church which was founded by Bolzius still stands today. -
Highland Scots Arrive
There was a huge of (mostly english) colonist who were upset with the rules imposed on them. -
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American Revolution
The American Patriots Colonies won independence from Great Britain, which then became the United States of America -
Battle of Kettle Creek
The Battle of Kettle Creek was a major encounter in the back country of Georgia during the American Revolution War. The war was fought in Wilkes County about 8 miles away from Washington,Georgia -
Oglethorpe Arrives
Spanish troops had already arrived but were turned back after a brief but fierce fight. Oglethorpe arrived just after the conclusion of what would become known as the battle of the Bloody Marsh. -
Constitutional Convention
The Constitutional Convention was to address the problems of the weak central government, that existed under the Article of Confederation. -
Georgia Ratifies Constitution
No one knew, but it was to sure be a tough fight. Georgia called a special convention in August to consider the proposed charter. The delegates voted to ratify the U.S. Constitution, for the fourth state to do so, on January 2,1788. -
Austin Dabney
Austin Dabney was a slave who fought against the British in the American Revolutionary War.
