Seal of georgia

The Change of Georgia after the American Revolution

By Madison Sauvageau
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    Baptists and Methodists established statewide organizations.

    Baptists and Methodists established statewide organizations.

  • The University of Georgia was created by Abraham Baldwin.

    The University of Georgia was created by Abraham Baldwin.
    The University of Georgia was created by Abraham Baldwin.

  • Slaves established their first independent church in Savannah.

    Slaves established their first independent church in Savannah.
    Slaves established their first independent church in Savannah.

  • Eli Whitney invented the cotton gin.

    Eli Whitney invented the cotton gin.
    Eli Whitney invented the cotton gin.

  • Louisville became the capital of GA.

    Louisville became the capital of GA.
    Louisville became the capital of GA.

  • Work on railroads began.

    Work on railroads began.
    Work on railroads began.

  • The Terminus name was changed to Marthasville.

    The Terminus name was changed to Marthasville.
    The Terminus name was changed to Marthasville.

  • The name Marthasville was changed to Atlanta.

    The name Marthasville was changed to Atlanta.
    The name Marthasville was changed to Atlanta.

  • More than 1,200 miles of rails in Georgia.

    More than 1,200 miles of rails in Georgia.
    More than 1,200 miles of rails in Georgia.