Georgia History Timeline Project

  • Period: Jan 1, 1000 to

    Mississippian

    The Mississippian Indians were the most advanced civilization. The stayed in one place due to advanced agriculture. The Indians had first contact with Europe.
  • Sep 5, 1540

    Hernando de Soto

    Hernando de Soto
  • Oglethorpe Arrives

    Oglethorpe Arrives
  • Salzburgers Arrive

    Salzburgers Arrive
    The Salzburgers were forced to leave Europe and move to Georgia. They were forced to leave because they refused to change their religion.
  • Highland Scots Arrive

    Highland Scots Arrive
    The Highland Scots were recruited to move to Georgia to protect South Carolina from the Spanish in Florida. They were recruited because they were tough and able to live off the land.
  • Period: to

    The American Revolution

    The American Revolution was when the colonies revolted against Great Britain. The colonies wanted independence from the English.
  • Constitutional Convention

    Constitutional Convention
    The purpose of the Constitutional Convention was to decide how America was going to be governed. The convention was called to review the Articles of the Constitution.
  • The Battle of Kettle Creek

    The Battle of Kettle Creek was a major battle in Georgia during the Revolutionary War. It was fought in Wilkes County about 8 miles from present day, Washington Georgia
  • Georgia Ratifies Constitution

    Georgia Ratifies Constitution
  • Austin Dabney

    Austin Dabney
    Austin Dabney was a slave who fought for independence against Great Britain. He was born in Wake County, North Carolina.