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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 the advanced agriculture.
These Indians had first contact with Europeans. -
May 21, 1542
Hernando de Soto
In the 1530's De Soto conquer Peru during Francisco Pizarro's expedition
In 1539 Hernando set out for North America, but found the Mississippi river -
Salzburgers arrives
The Salzburgers deep spirituality strong work ethic and independent spirit served the community well.
King George II offered them refuge in the new colony -
Charter of 1732
King George signed the charter on june 7,1732
Oglethorpe thought that the best way to give the worthy poor a chance to find a new life was to start a new colony.
It took place in an area of '' all those lands, countries and territories between savannah and the Altmaha river. -
Oglethorpe Arrives
He arrived off the coast of Carolina, they had to get permission from the chief of the Yamacraw indians, Tomochichi.
While the colony rested Oglethorpe and a band of Carolina rangers went ahead to look for a place to settle. -
Highland Scots Arrived
They sailed Inverness, Scotland on a boat called The Prince of Wales, bound for georgia.
The disembarked on the northern bank of the Altamaha river where they found New Inverness named Darien later on, 60 miles from savannah. -
Period: to
American Revolution
The conflict was growing tension between the people of Great Britain 13 north american colonies and the colonial government.
They disembarked on the northern bank of the Altamaha river, where they found New Inertness- named Darren later on- 60 miles from Savannah. -
Battle of Kettle Creek
James Boyd plus 700 British loyalists set up camp along the creek ready for an attack.
The morning 150 men were out hunting for food when pickens attacked. -
Constitutional Convention
The assembly discarded the idea of amending the articles of confederation and set about drawing a new Goverment.
George Washington a war hero, was elected convection president. -
Georgia Ratifies Constitution
Georgia had six delegates to the constitutional convection in Philadelphia.
Only four went, but only two signed the final document, Abraham Baldwin and William Few. -
Austin Dabney
Austin Dabney was a slave that fought against the british in the american revolutionary war.
When the military came looking for men to fight Austins master sent him instead of himself.
To join he had to make them think he was a free slave.
