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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
Hernando de soto set off in 1583 to conquer Florida for the Spanish crown. De soto and his men were the Europeans to encounter the great Mississippi River and cross it in 1541. -
Charter of 1732
King George of England signed a charter establishing the colony. Savannah is the name of the settlement in Georgia. -
Oglethorpe Arrives
He landed in Georgia on February 12,1733. Oglethorpe and colonist came upon the south Carolina shore in 1732. -
Salzburgers Arrives
There arrival heralded one of the most culturally communities in Georgia. Catholic Archbishop of Salzburger expelled the German protestants in the region in what is now Australuia. -
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American Revolution
The state of George was a significant battleground in the American Revolution. Most Colonist Favored Britain to write the world. -
Battle Of Kettle Creek
The Battle was fought in Wilkes County. The battle was fought during the American Revolution. -
Highlands Scots Arrive
Highlanders sailed from inverse Scotland on their ship named "Prince of Wales" and started for Georgia. -
Constitional Convention
It was to decide how America was going to be governed. -
Georgia Ratified constitution
The state of Georgia called a special convection in the state of Augusta to consider the proposed charter. Delegates voted to ratify the new U.S. Constitution. -
Austin Dabney
He was a slave owned by Richard Aycock Of Wilkes County. Aycock revealed his age to a white lady and it made Daney a free white man that could serve in the military over cowardly acock.
