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1492
Columbus discovered the Mainland of America (U.S.)
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1540
Hernando DE Soto visited Georgia (GA)
Annotation: In 1540 Hernando DE Soto traversed the territories of the Chiefs of Capacheki, Toa, Issy, and Oakot in Georgia, and found gold, slaves, and booty. Justification: It was an important symbol of europeans' success in crossing Georgia and communicating with native Americans. -
Oct 2, 1540
Venice and Turkey signs peace (U.S.)
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The First English settlement was established at Jamestown (U.S)
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1st mass celebrated in 1st American Catholic church, St Joseph's, Philadelphia (U.S.)
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Founding of Savannah (GA)
Annotation: Oglethorpe drew up a plan for the new city of Savannah. Oglethorpe named the thirteenth and last American colony, Georgia, after King George II of England. Justification: This was an important event because it was the beginning of Georgia as a colony. Georgia from this time served as a buffer between the Spanish colony of Florida and the British colony and began to pursue the goals of philanthropy and military enterprise to provide a fresh start for the poor. -
Boston Tea Party (U.S.)
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Sons of Liberty Meet in Savannah (GA)
Annotation: On this day in 1774, revolutionaries plotted in Savannah's Dundee Tavern, where 30 self-proclaimed "Sons of Liberty" gathered to plan Georgia's rebellion against British colonial policy. Justification:This was the first time that Georgia had participated in what would become the American Revolution. The first steps on the road to revolution were taken on August 10, 1774, in the History of Georgia Today. -
The American Revolution began (U.S)
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George Washington was appointed commander-in-chief of the Continental Army (U.S)
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Battle of the Rice Boats (GA)
Annotation: The Battle of Rice Boat, also known as the Battle of the Yamacraw, was a land and sea battle of the American Revolutionary War that took place on March 2 and 3, 1776, in and around the Savannah River on the border of Georgia and South Carolina. Justification:This event marked the end of British control of Georgia, and British troops were finally withdrawn in the closing days of the war. -
Washington issued the Declaration of Independence (U.S.)
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Georgia Delegates Sign Declaration of Independence (GA)
Annotation: Georgia joined the United States on August 2, 1776, the same day that Barton Gwinnett, Lyman Hall, and George Walton signed the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia. The declaration was ratified on July 4, but only one man, John Hancock, signed it that day. Justification: The event of signing the Declaration of Independence marked a new phase in Georgia's history as Georgia joined the United States, making Georgia enter a new phase. -
Savannah captured by British (GA)
Annotation: British Army Lieutenant Colonel Archibald Campbell and his force of 2,500 to 3,600 men launched a surprise attack on American forces defending Savannah, Georgia. Justification: The British occupation of Savannah led to a prolonged occupation that was the beginning of the British southern strategy to regain control of the rebellious southern provinces by appealing to Savannah's relatively strong Loyalist sentiment. -
Battle of Kettle Creek (GA)
Annotation: Six hundred loyalists from Georgia and the Carolinas were placed on the creek, which in those days flowed into Wilkes County in Georgia's back country. Kettle Creek loyalists traveled to Augusta, where Andrew Pickens, then in South Carolina, and John Dooly and Elijah of Georgia 340 Patriot militia under Clarke's command caught up with them. Justification: It was a small victory, but it was important and provided a morale boost to the American cause. -
American Patriots Capture Augusta (GA)
Annotation: General Nathanael Greene sent Andrew Pickens and Lieutenant Colonel "Black Horse Harry" Lee to assist the Georgian patriots in recapturing Augusta. After a two-week siege, the Loyalists finally surrendered. Justification: This was a crucial victory for the patriots. The occupation of Augusta gave the American peace negotiators leverage. They were able to insist that Georgia become part of the new United States. -
Indian Removal Act (U.S.)
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The Treaty of Paris was signed (U.S.)
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University of Georgia Chartered (GA)
Annotation: On January 27, 1785, the first university in Georgian history to be chartered by the state government was born. It established an educational system under secular control and State support, rather than the Church. Justification: The University represented a resounding call for Georgians to fulfill their responsibilities as an independent nation by realizing that the nascent republic could only survive with educated citizens. -
The Continental Congress said the United States would use the dollar and the decimal system for coinage (U.S.)
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Georgia Ratifies the U.S. Constitution (GA)
Annotation: Georgia held a special session in Augusta to consider the proposed charter. The delegates voted unanimously to adopt a new U.S. Constitution. It was the fourth state in Georgia's history to do so. Justification: Georgia's ratification of the new U.S. Constitution ensures justice for the people of Georgia, preserves the peace, promotes the interests and happiness of Georgia's citizens and families, and provides for the freedom of its future generations. -
The United States Congress passes the Constitution (U.S.)
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Georgia Secedes From Union (GA)
Annotation: Georgia's Secession Convention was split almost evenly between direct secessionists and opponents who argued that Lincoln had done nothing provocative other than win the election. The reasons announced by Georgia made it clear that the defense of slavery was the primary reason for the dissolution of the Union. Justification: Secession brought war, which eventually ended slavery, and Georgia's secessionists became the most practical abolitionists of all. -
The Confederate States of America were founded (U.S.)
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Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation (U.S.)
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Battle of Atlanta (GA)
Annotation: General William Sherman and his army occupied Atlanta in July 1864. Hood attacked and assaulted Peachtree Creek; the U.S. Army pushed him back. Hood attacked again to the east, causing serious damage. Justification: The Battle of Atlanta was the greatest southern battle of the entire Atlanta Campaign. Although Sherman's army was bleeding, they were not defeated and were more determined than ever to capture the city after Atlanta. -
The Confederates surrendered and the civil war ended (U.S)
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Columbus Captured in the Civil War (GA)
Annotation: Georgia’s third largest city lay out of the U.S. Army’s path until Easter Sunday, a week after General Lee’s surrender at Appomattox. U.S. General James Wilson and his cavalry launched a night attack that captured the city. Justification: Columbus's capture in the Civil War was the last land battle of the war east of the Mississippi. Columbus heavy industry declined after the war, but the city maintained its leadership in textile production. -
Reconstruction Act of 1867 (GA)
Annotation: The Reconstruction Act of 1867 outlined the conditions for readmission of representatives of the rebel States, and a number of Southern States, including Georgia, were restored to U.S. military rule. Justification: The Act re-integrated Georgia into the Union and provided laws to increase the efficiency of the rebel state government. -
The United States annexed Midway Island (U.S)
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Andrew Johnson has offered an unconditional pardon to all those who took part in the southern rebellion (U.S.)
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Chinese Exclusion Act and European Restriction Act (U.S.)
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Georgia State Capitol Construction Begins (GA)
Annotation: It was the tallest building in Atlanta at the time, and on November 13, 1884, construction began on one of the most visible features of the Atlanta skyline. Justification: Built to look like the U.S. Capitol, the Georgia State Capitol is now a National Historic Landmark and is a building of historical and cultural significance. -
Georgia Hurricane of 1893 (GA)
Annotation: The hurricane first hit the coast, passing through Georgia's Maritimes Islands, and then traveled 100 miles north with a 16-foot storm surge. At unusually low pressure, it was one of the most powerful storms to hit the East Coast. Justification: The Sea Island storm remains the third deadliest in U.S. history, and Georgia's hurricane caused significant damage and gave Georgia experience in dealing with hurricanes. -
The United States declared war on Spain(U.S.)
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The United States entered world War I (U.S.)
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World War I in Georgia (GA)
Annotation: After the outbreak of World War I, the military became important in Georgia.In 1917, Georgia had five major military installations.In addition to battlefield deaths, 130 Georgians on British ships were killed by the storm.Georgia's women also provided great support for the war effort. Justification: The war took a heavy toll on Georgia, with 100,000 Georgian men and women contributing to "the war to end all wars." -
Prohibition - Georgia Ratifies 18th Amendment (GA)
Annotations: Prohibition became widespread in the United States at the end of the 19th century, and because rural Georgia was dominated by Catholics from Central and Eastern Europe, Georgia imposed a statewide prohibition in 1908.On June 28, 1918, Georgia signed the 18th Amendment, accepting the federal prohibition of alcohol. Justification: The signing of Prohibition brought smuggling and organized crime to Georgia, contributing in part to the state's social dislocation. -
The United States signed the Treaty of Versailles (U.S.)
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Georgia Women Gain Vote (GA)
Annotation: On August 31, 1921, Georgia Governor Thomas Hardwick signed legislation giving Georgia women the legal right to vote.In fact, Georgia was the first state to reject the women's right to vote Amendment. In 1920, Georgia prevented women from voting in the presidential election. Justification: This was an important symbol of the feminist movement in The history of Georgia. It inspired the determination of American women to fight for their rights. -
Great Depression (GA)
Annotation: The Great Depression of 1929 hit Georgia harder than some parts of the country.Agricultural output fell further, industry faced low demand, job creation fell, tax revenue fell, state funding dried up, and nearly a quarter of the population was unemployed. Justification: The Great Depression severely affected Georgia's growth and exacerbated the recession that began in Georgia a decade ago. -
The Great Depression began (U.S.)
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Roosevelt's New Deal (U.S.)
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The Social Security Act was passed (U.S.)
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Crypt of Civilization (GA)
Annotation: In 1936, The President of Oglethorpe University, Thornwell Jacobs, proposed to collect as much modern data as possible and seal it for 6,000 years.May 25th, 1940.The crypt of civilization at Oglethorpe preserves many social materials. Justification: Thanks to Jacobs' invention, the phrase Time Capsule was born.It was something to look forward to for Georgians to see the crypt again. -
Roosevelt Establishes Thanksgiving (GA)
Annotation：On November 26, 1941, Roosevelt signed a bill moving Thanksgiving from the last Thursday of November to the penultimate Thursday of November. Justification：Roosevelt extended the Christmas shopping season by one week, which went some way to solving Georgia's economic crisis. -
After the attack on Pearl Harbor, the United States entered World War II (U.S.)
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World War II: German U-Boat Attacks (GA)
Annotation: On April 28, 1942, a German submarine sank three ships off the Georgia coast and then moved south.Twenty-three crew members and Georgian crew members were killed.The U.S. military has adopted the right escort system to protect the coast. Justification: The German attack marked the beginning of World War II in Georgia. -
Desegregation in Atlanta (GA)
Annotation: Although Atlanta's whites strongly opposed desegregation, in 1961, as the civil rights movement grew and Atlanta was desegregation.On August 23, four black tennis players were rejected by the Tennis center, but in the next two years, with the help of four black tennis players, a federal court on August 23, 1961, desegregated all recreational facilities in Atlanta. Justification: This marked the great progress and development of the Atlanta and Georgia civil rights movement. -
U.S. reconnaissance aircraft detect a Soviet missile base in Cuba (U.S.)
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President Kennedy was assassinated (U.S.)
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Civil Rights Act of 1964 (GA)
Annotation: During the Civil rights movement, the Georgia Senate successfully blocked federal civil rights legislation.In 1963, Kennedy introduced the Civil Rights Act.After his assassination, the Civil Rights Act of 1964 gained a broad bipartisan majority, and President Johnson signed the historic Civil Rights Act on July 2, 1964. Justification:The act redefined the American social order in Georgian history.
