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Period: Jan 1, 1000 to
Mississippian
The Mississippian Indians were the most advanced civilization. They stayed in one place (villages) due to advanced agriculture. these Indians had first contact with euro. -
May 21, 1542
Hernando de Soto
He was the first European to inhabit what is now Georgia. Hernando de Soto became vary wealthy after the conquest of the Incas in Peru. He also conquered the Mississippians. -
Charter of 1732
James Oglethorpe and the trustees established the colony Georgia. The new colony would consist of the headwaters Savannah and the Altamaha. King George 2 granted James and the trustees to colonies Georgia. -
Oglethorpe Arrives
James Oglethorpe first arrived in savanna GA. Bring disease that killed a lot of the natives. -
Salzburgers Arrives
Kicked out of Europe for not being Catholic. James Oglethorpe accepted the Salzburgers. -
Highland Scots Arrive
Recruited to come to Georgia. The highland Scots were from the highlands of Scotland. They were strong soldiers unafraid able to live off the land -
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American Revolution
The American revolution was a colony revolt between 1765-1783. The thirteen colonies won independences from Great Britain, becoming the United States of America. -
Battle of Kettle Creek
The battle of kettle creek was a major encounter in the back country of Georgia. The battle was located 8 miles form present day Washington Georgia. -
Constitutional Convention
It took place in the old Pennsylvania state house in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The first was in 1776, and the second one was in 1778 the original 13 states were ratified in 1781. -
Georgia Ratifies Constitution
Georgia called a special convention to consider the proposed Charter. The delegates voted unanimously to ratify the new U.S. constitution. -
Austin Dabney
Austin Dabney was a slave. He was also a private in Georgia's militia. He fought in the Revolutionary war against the British.
