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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 Europeans. -
May 21, 1542
Hernando de Soto
Hernando de Soto was a Spanish explorer.He was also a conquistador.He is famous because is helped defeat the Inca. -
Charter of 1732
King George signed the charter. Some of the rules that the charter stated were no trustee could own land or hold office, no Catholics, no lawyers, and they must have a common council. -
Oglethorpe Arrives
James Oglethorpe established the first colony of Georgia.He was one of the 21 trustees to govern the colony.He become friends with the Yamacraw Indians and the chief Tomochichi -
Salzburgers Arrive
The Salzburgers arrived in Ebenezer,Savannah. They have a strong spirituality, work ethic and a independent spirit that severed the community well. -
Highland Scots Arrives
The Highland Scots help defend Georgia from Spanish invaders. .They provided a buffer between English and the Spanish.They were very fine solders. -
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American Revolution
The American Revolution took place between 1765 and 1783. Independence from Great Britain was won by the Thirteen colonies. -
Battle of Kettle creek
The battle was fought during the American revolution.Six hundred loyalist fought in the battle. It was a small victory. -
Constitutional Convention
The purpose of the convention was to discuss possible improvements for the Articles of Confederation.It took place in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. -
Georgia Ratifies Constitution
The convention took place in Philadelphia. The people were scared so they objected saying that the Bill of Rights was missing. -
Austin Dabney
Austin Dabney was a slave. He fought in the Battle of Kettle Creek.He was the only African American the state of Georgia granted land to.
