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Period: 1492 to
Colonial Period
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U.S History: Jamestown, VA
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GA History: Georgia Becomes a Colony
Georgia becomes the last colony formed in the United States. Georgia is the 13th colony. Georgia becoming a colony is crucial to the history of Georgia because this was the start of Georgia. -
U.S History: Benjamin Franklin Flies Kite During Thunderstorm
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GA History: The End of the Trustees
The Georgia Charter was run by the Georgia Trustees. The Trustee experiment failed in Georgia. The Trustee rule came to an end after the Trustees called for the banishment of rum and their intentions of slavery. -
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Revolutionary Period
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U.S History: The Boston Tea Party
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GA History: Georgia's Second Provincial Congress
Georgia held its second provincial congress after getting enough support to oppose the British government. During this session, Georgia selected representatives for the Second Continental Congress. This event is important for Georgia because it was a sign of Georgia joining the revolution. -
GA History: Battle of the Rice Boats
The Battler of the Rice Boats happened in Savannah. British warships caused the first crisis in Savannah. This battle is important because it marked the end of British control over Georgia. This date also marks the day that Georgia lost Governor Wright. -
U.S History: Declaration of Independence
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GA History: The Revolutionary War is Finished in Georgia
The war continued in Georgia even though the Treaty of Paris was signed. Georgia would remain fighting until all of the British troops were evacuated from Georgia. British troops finally fled from Savannah and marking the end of the Revolutionary War in Georgia. -
U.S History: The Treaty of Paris is Signed and Ends the Revolutionary War
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U.S History: Production of Cotton
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GA History: Eli Whitney Invents the Cotton Gin
Eli Whitney invented the Cotton Gin in Georgia. This invention led to an increase in slavery. This invention also would eventually lead Georgia to secede from the Union. -
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Antebellum Period
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GA History: The Gold Rush
Before the Gold Rush in North Georgia, there was a decent relationship between Georgians and the Native Americans. When gold was discovered, people began to move to North Georgia so that they could mine for gold. The Gold Rush did not last long since the word got around that there was gold. The relationship between Georgians and Native Americans was eventually lost due to the Gold Rush. -
U.S History: Indian Removal Act
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GA History: The Trail of Tears
The New Echota Treaty of 1833 took away any claims that the Cherokee Indians had to land. The Cherokee Indians refused to let their land be taken away. Eventually, the government stepped in and sent troops to remove the Cherokees. This was the start of the Trail of Tears. The Trail of Tears is an important part of Georgia's history because the relationship Georgia had with the Cherokees would never be the same after this moment. Also, New Echota, the Cherokee capital, is in Calhoun, Georgia. -
U.S. History: Killough Massacre
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U.S History: Abraham Lincoln Elected as 16th President
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GA History: Georgia Becomes Divided Over Seceding the Union
When Lincoln was elected President, many Georgians did not want to leave the Union. These people were comfortable where they were and did not own slaves so, the decision to abolish slavery would not have impacted them. There were also many Georgians, which held power due to the money they had, that owned slaves. The decision to abolish slavery would hurt this side of Georgia. -
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Civil War Period
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GA History: Georgia Secedes From The Union
After the division Georgia had about secession, Georgia became the 5th State to secede from the Union. The decision was made by the Georgians with power and wealth. This event is important in Georgia's history because it led to the Civil War. -
U.S History: Shots Fired at Fort Sumter
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U.S. History: Siege of Petersburg, VA
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GA History: Battle of Atlanta
This battle was fought in Atlanta, GA. The Union won this battle however, this battle was the beginning of the end for Georgia. This is the battle that opened the door for William T. Sherman to begin his March to the Sea. -
U.S History: Abraham Lincoln Re-Elected
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GA History: Sherman's March to the Sea
Abraham Lincoln told Sherman that he could perform this raid however, Sherman would have to wait until Lincoln was re-elected as President. Sherman's March impacted Georgia directly because Sherman left nothing for Georgia. He burned the cities, and food, and eliminated transportation. Sherman left Georgia to have to rebuild from the very beginning. -
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Reconstruction Period
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GA History: The Freedman's Bureau
The Freedman's Bureau was intended to help slaves transition from slavery to a life of freedom. The Bureau gave the newly freed slaves land, education opportunities, and other social components. This event is critical to Georgia's history because there were so many slaves in Georgia and it gave them an opportunity to get on their feet. -
U.S History: General Lee Surrenders
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U.S History: Cornell University Is Found
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GA History: The Atlanta University Is Found
The Atlanta University was founded to help newly freed slaves to get an education. This was important for Georgia because it allowed Georgian African-Americans to get an education. Today, the Atlanta University is known as Clark Atlanta University. -
GA History: The KKK Spreads to Georgia
The Ku Klux Klan was a group of people that committed several crimes against African-Americans. Eventually, the KKK found itself in Georgia. The KKK in Georgia is a critical part of the Georgia timeline because of the role it played in the Civil Rights Movement in Georgia. -
U.S History: 14th Amendment
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GA History: Georgia Readmitted to the Union
In order for the Southern States to be readmitted to the Union, they had to meet certain requirements. One of the requirements was that the State had to accept the laws that gave rights to the newly freed people. Georgia had a difficult time meeting these requirements however, they eventually met all the requirements to be readmitted into the Union. Georgia was the last State to be readmitted. -
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Jim Crow Period
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U.S History: The Ku Klux Clan Begins As A Political Party
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GA History: Race Riot In Atlanta
At this time, racial tensions were at a high. White Georgians focused on keeping African-Americans oppressed. This riot went on to show how bad race issues were in Georgia. -
U.S History: The NAACP Is Formed
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U.S History: The Great Depression Begins
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GA History: Georgia Hits An Economic Crisis
During the Great Depression, Georgia took a big hit because of its location it was in. Since there was drought, much of the farmland was ruined. Also, African-American sharecroppers suffered because they no longer had a farm to sharecrop however, they still owed the plantation owner. -
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The Great Depression Period
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U.S History: FDR Elected President
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GA History: Eugene Talmage Is Elected Governor
Talmadge was a direct enemy of Roosevelt and the New Deal. Talmadge as Governor meant that Georgia would struggle to get the benefits that the rest of the United States received from the New Deal. The New Deal could have been more effective if Talmadge was not named governor. -
U.S History: The New Deal
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GA History: R.E.A
The R.E.A was part of The New Deal. It gave electricity to farmers in rural areas. This was crucial for Georgia because it meant that Georgia farmers could now use electric tools on the farm. -
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World War 1 Period
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U.S History: Pearl Harbor Is Bombed
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GA History: Bell Bomber Plant
The Bell Bomber Plant was created in Marrietta, GA. This plant was established in order to provide assistance to the U.S during World War 1. Georgia used the Bell Bomber Plant to play an important role in the war. -
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Civil Rights Movement Period
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U.S History: The Montgomery Bus Boycott
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GA History: The Magnolia Room Sit-In
Martin Luther King Jr. and some other African-American students conducted a sit-in at the counter of The Magnolia Room. This event is important in Georgia's history because it helped during the Civil Rights Movement. -
U.S History: Ronald Reagan Elected President
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GA History: CNN Is Created
Ted Turner created the first-ever 24-hour news network called CNN. CNN was stationed in Atlanta, GA. This is a significant event in Georgia's history because CNN shaped the future of television. -
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Modern Georgia Period
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U.S History: The Oklahoma City Bombing
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GA History: The Centennial Olympic Park Bombing
A homemade bomb exploded in the middle of the 1996 Olympics which was held in Atlanta, GA. Atlanta hosting the Olympics was huge. This event was significant in Georgia's history because it was a terroristic attack that took place right in Georgia. -
U.S History: Broadway Opens Back Up After Covid-19
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GA History: The Atlanta Braves Wins the World Series
The Atlanta Braves is Georgia's major league baseball team. The last time they won the World Series was in 1995. This event is significant to Georgia's history because it helped boost the economy of Georgia.
