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The legislatures consent of the proposal on Jan. 27, 1785 made the university the first established by a the states government. The university was actually founded when a member of the board of trustees chose a land site. Abraham Baldwin became the president of the university
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In 1793, Whitney created the Cotton Gin, which separates cotton from the seeds. This machine contributed to the start of the Civil War, which was overall about banning slavery. The Cotton Gin was really useful in the south where the agriculture business was most present.
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Georgia's legislative branch was bribed to sell most of the land which is current Mississippi. Also included in the scheme was a Georgia's west territory. Soon after some of the land was resold.
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At first, Savannah was the capital of Georgia. Most of Georgia did not approve. After the British left, Augusta became the capital, then Louisville during the construction of a new city
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Congress wanted to get rid of rivalry caused by the request of Missouri to make slavery legal. During this period of time, the united states included 22 states that were divided into legal slavery and free.
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There is no particular founder of the Dahlonega Gold Rush. It started around 1828 and spread quickly. It was original discovery was in Lumpkin County.
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This event deals with laws created in the 1800's. The laws concentrated on the Cherokee Indians and territorial issues with the state. This is where the removal started.
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This time was a devastating migration of Indians. They were forced to move all their land and many families were separated. 4,000 indians passed away.
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The Compromise of 1850 was a bunch of 5 different bills passed by the US congress. These bills deactivated a 4 year political encounter between free and slave states.
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The Georgia Platform was a proclamation conducted by a Georgia Convention in Milledgeville, Georgia. This was a reply to the Compromise of 1850.
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This act was authorized by the US Congress in late May. It allowed the citizens in the territory to determine if slavery should be permitted or not.
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This case was about a slave who lived in 2 slavery free states. He soon moved back to a slave permitted state and later went to court hoping he will be free.
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This election was held on November 6, 1860. The two candidates were Republican Abraham Lincoln and Democrat John C. Breckinridge, where Lincoln won.
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This blockade was to stop the transportation of cotton and war materials to the confederates. It was started by President Abraham Lincoln.
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Another name for this battle is called the battle of Sharpsburg. This was fought in the south near Maryland and said to be one of this bloodies 24 hour battles in American history.
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This was one of the most important battles of The American Civil War. This 3-day battle was won by the Union (North).
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This battle started in late September where Braxton Braggs Army of Tennessee conquered a Union team instructed by General William Rosecrans. This was a counterattack from earlier that month when the Union rid the Confederates from Chattanooga.
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On September Lincoln provided a initial warning that he would commence the freedom of Slaves that didnt end the revolt towards the Union. This was only relevant to states in rebellion.
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This camp was active for the first 14 months of the Civil War. More than 45,000 union soldiers were held here
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The campaign was about defeating the Tennessee army and cut off nessessary supplies to the confederates
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This was conducted through Georgia. This was a hard task considering they had no supply lines.
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This was a safe place for slaves/former slaves to get needed supplies such as food and medical attention. The bureau was shut down in 1872 due to white influences.
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This Amendment was created in 1865 to abolish slavery and free slaves. Many white people didnt agree.
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This was a group of white supremacists and extremist; basically they hated every race other than white. There were 3 Klans in different time periods.
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Henry was a pioneer who hoped and actually started an organization. He was also a minister, civil rights activist, and author.
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This amendment stated that any person born or naturalized in the United States can continue residing where they are. No state can disobey this amendment.
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This amendment claims that any US citizen can vote no matter what race or skin color. Due to blacks not getting equal rights.
