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University of Georgia
UGA was the first public college to open in the United States, but UNC argues they were the first to open. UGA helped develop leadership skills and has had people serve in congress for many years. (New Georgia Encyclopedia) -
Cotton Gin
The cotton gin helped the farmers greatly by separating the seed from cotton. Due to the cotton gin,there was an increase in cotton production as well as an increase in the number of slaves. (New Georgia Studies Textbook) -
Alexander McGillivray
Alexander was the cherokee chief who fought in the Oconee War. McGillivray represented an increase in economic growth with the southeastern indian people by trading deerskin, owning slaves, cattle, running plantations, and embraced literacy. (New Georgia Encyclopedia) -
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Yazoo Land Fraud
The General Assembly was bribed to sell 25 million acres of land to four companies, and was after the Headright system.The conflict GA had with the federal government put a strain on their relationship and it also helped shape Georgia's politics. (New Georgia Encyclopedia) -
Tent Revival
During tent revivals, people would gather as a group and worship God. With a rise in tent revival events, there was an increase of religion in GA. (New Georgia Encyclopedia) -
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Land Lotteries
Land lotteries gave men,women, and orphans a chance to win land by a drawing. Since there was an increase in demand for land, farmers started moving west. (New Georgia Encyclopedia) -
William McIntosh
William was the creek chief who signed the treaty of Indian Springs and he gained personal wealth for signing the document. He and his army beat the upper creeks in battle, so the upper creeks had to sign a treaty that gave away their land, which increased Georgia's land. (New Georgia Encyclopedia) -
Rail Roads
The railroads went all over GA and transported goods to most places. The railroads helped Georgia's farmers because they could get more farming stuff, which led to an increase in agriculture. (New Georgia Studies Textbook)