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May 20, 1498
John Cabot (Giovanni Caboto)
John Cabot, an Italian explorer, explored the coast of Georgia. -
Sep 29, 1526
Lucas Vazques de Ayllon
The first colony was established by Lucas Vazques de Ayllon. -
James Oglethorpe
James Oglethorpe and 20 co-workers ask King George ll for a royal charter to establish a colony southwest of Carolina. -
Settling
The Trustees (James Oglethorpe and 20 other men) settled Georgia. The name of the settlements was, "The Trustees for establishing a Colony in Georgia, in America". -
King George II
Georgia was named after King George II of England. The terms of charter specified that the colony (founded by James Oglethorpe) was named after the king. -
Cession
The first Creek Native Indian cession. -
42 Jews
Oglethorpe allows 42 Jews to settle in the colony. -
St. Simons
A second fort on St. Simons began being constructed. -
A Treaty
A treaty of trade and friendship begins between Oglethorpe and the Creeks. -
Declaring War of Jenkins Ear
Britain declares war on Spain. -
The Spanish
The Spanish invade colonial Georgia. -
The Battle of Bloody Marsh
The Spanish retreat to Florida, from the Battle of Bloody Marsh. -
Bloody Marsh
The Battle of Bloody Marsh was the last action that the Spanish did in the wars of Jenkins Ear. -
Bloody Marsh
Groups led by James Oglethorpe crushed a Spanish landing in the Battle of Bloody Marsh on St. Simons. -
President
William Stephens becomes president of colonial Georgia. -
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The Seven Years War (French and Indian War)
Great Britain won The Seven Years War. France gave England all French territory east of the Mississippi River, except New Orleans. The Spanish gave the English east and west Florida in return for Cuba. -
George II
George II dies at the age of 77. -
New Reign
George II dies after a 33-year reign and George III starts an tragic 60-year reign. -
Rebellion
George III declares the Americas in a State of Rebellion. -
Independence
Virginia's resolution was put to congress of 13 colonies and was passed anonymously. The resolution said that the United Colonies were free and independent states from Britain and that all political connection between them and the Great Britain is done/gone.
