Georgia History Timeline Project

  • 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 with Europe.
  • May 21, 1542

    Hernando de Soto

    Hernando de Soto
    Hernando de Soto died on May 21, 1542
  • Charter of 1732

    Charter of 1732
    England's King George signed a charter establishing the colony and its governing board on April 21, 1732.
  • Oglethorpe arrives

    Oglethorpe arrives
    Ogelthorpe arrived Feb12, 1733
  • Salzburgers arrive

    Salzburgers arrive
    Kicked out of Europe for not being Catholic. they were greeted by James Oglethorpe in Savannah.
  • Highland Scott's Arrive

    Highland Scott's Arrive
    They were recruited. They were strong fighters and could live off of the land for long periods of time. They were unafraid of anything.
  • Austin Dabney

    Austin Dabney
    Austin Dabney was a slave that fought in The Revolutionary War. Fist slave to be granted 50 acres.
  • Period: to

    American Revolution

    The American Revolution was a colonel revolt. The American colonies gained independence.They defeated the British. They had an alliance with France.
  • Battle of Kettle Creek

    Battle of Kettle Creek
    Was a major encounter in the back country of Ga during the revelotutionnary war.
  • Constitutional Convention

    Constitutional Convention
    Took place in the old Pennsylvanian State House. The Constitution was wrote during the convention.
  • Georgia Ratifies Constitution

    Georgia Ratifies Constitution