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Colonial Period
"During the colonial yeas, rice made up more than 1/3 of all Georgian exports. Other products consisted of indigo, corn, peas, tobacco, wheat, rye, silk, and lumber. Georgia colonists also raised cattle, mules, horses, and hogs. Artisans focused on work as weavers, furniture makers, silversmiths, and shoemakers for local citizens." -
Antebellum Period
Cotton became King during the 1800s. The state also produced corn, tobacco, wheat, sweet potatoes, and honey. Growing industries focused on cotton gins and saw mills. Savannah grew into a major industrial and shipping port during this time period. -
Post-Civil War
Georgia’s economy shifted to a depression after the Civil War, but improved at the end of the 19th century with the recovery of the cotton industry. In the 1900s, farmers saw the increased importance of peaches, pecans, and peanuts. -
World War II to Modern Times
Georgia’s employment base shifted and by 1950, more people were employed in manufacturing than agriculture. The transportation industry provided jobs as aircraft and auto assembly plants moved to the state. Atlanta became the business center of the Southeast. Today, more than 80 percent of the nation’s largest businesses have offices in Atlanta. Agriculture is still important with peanuts, pecans, and poultry. -
Key events
From the Colonial Period to the Modern Era, Agriculture and Manufacturing have had a major impact. They both have grown from little farms to huge companies with many farms. From building chairs and tables to making cars and electronics. Both have made Georgia different in every era.