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Period: Jan 1, 1000 to
Mississippian
The Mississippian Indians were a tough native american civilization . Scientists date the civilization from 800CE to 1600CE. -
May 21, 1542
Hernando de Soto
Hernando de Soto was a Spanish explorer who led the first expedition into what is now modern-day United States. -
Charter of 1732
The Charter of 1732 was like a constitution. It was a set of rules for colony of Georgia to follow. -
Salzburgers Arrive
The German Salzburgers, a group of German-speaking Protestant colonists, founded the town of Ebenezer and what is now Effingham County. -
Highland Scots Arrive
The Highland Scots arrived in 1736, and created their own little city called Darien. -
Battle of Kettle Creek
The Battle of Kettle Creek was a big encounter in the back of Georgia during the Revolutionary War. -
American Revolution
The American Revolution was a revolt that took place in the thirteen colonies. America won independence from Great Britain, becoming the United States of America. -
University of Georgia founded
The university was actually established in 1801 when a member of the board of trustees selected a land site. the governor purchased that land at that time that is now where the campus of UGA is. -
dOglethorpe Arrives
James Oglethorpe was a social reformer and military leader. James Oglethorpe formed and implemented his plan to establish the colony of Georgia. -
Constitutional Convention
The Constitutional Convention took place in Philadelphia between May and September of 1787 to address the problems of the government that existed under the Articles of Confederation. -
Georgia Ratifies constitution
The convention, was led by George Washington. -
Austin Dabney
Austin Dabney was a slave who became a private in the Georgia military, and fought against the British during the Revolutionary War.
Dabney was the only African American to be granted land by the state of Georgia.
