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Kettle Creek, GA
American Loyalists were defeated by Patriots at Kettle Creek, GA. This was one of the most important battles of the American Revolutionary War. This victory by the Patriots showed the determination of their forces to defeat the Loyalists. -
Surrender of Fort Sackville
George Rogers Clark accepts Hamilton's surrender of Fort Sackville in Vincennes Indiana -
Georgia becomes fourth state to ratify the U.S.Constitution
On January 2nd 1788, the state of Georgia ratified the U.S. Constitution. They are the fourth state to do so. *This is important because out of the thirteen colonies, Georgia was the newest colony. -
Cyrus Griffin
On January 22nd 1788, the Continental Congress elected Cyrus Griffin to serve as what would be their last president. * This is important because of the ratification of the US Constitution set new guidelines for the election of the president. -
Birth Registration Law
Georgia becomes the first state to require birth right registration -
Monroe Doctrine
- This was passed to denote the isolationism the United States wished to participate in, protecting its birthright.
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The Treaty of New Echota
When gold was discovered on Cherokee land, they were forced to move across the Mississippi. A small portion on the Cherokee agreed to the move and to the relinquishing of Cherokee Land. -
Second Seminole War
The second Seminole War breaks out in Central Florida. -
The Southern Baptist Convention
The Southern Baptist Convention was formed on May 8th, 1845 after a split from Northern Baptist over the issue of slavery. The Southern Baptist Convention supported slavery and segregation. -
Texas enters the U.S. as a slave state
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Federal Government sends troops South.
On January 5th 1861, the Federal Government sends 250 troops to Fort Sumter. -
Georgia secedes from Union
Georgia becomes the fifth state to secede from the Union. This movement from the southern states started of the election of Abraham Lincoln. -
Confederate President Davis calls for fasting and prayer
- During the Civil War Jefferson Davis called for a day of fasting and prayer to allow the sides to reflect on the war.
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Battle of Chickamauga
On September 19th 1863, the two-day Battle of Chickamauga begins. Chickamauga, GA is located within the current day Chattanooga, TN metro area. -
Sherman Approaches Atlanta
Beginning in May, Union forces began a campaign on Atlanta. This campaign would last until November when Sherman would continue his "march to the sea". -
Battles in Virginia
While Sherman was continuing his campaign on Atlanta, there were several other battles taking place in Virginia.
Battle of Drewry's Bluff
Battle of Todd's Tavern
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Rejoining the Union
On June 25th 1868, Georgia along with Florida, Alabama, Louisiana, North Carolina, and South Carolina were re-admitted to the Union. -
Francis L. Cardozo
Francis L. Cardozo becomes the first black cabinet member, when he is elected as the Secretary of State in South Carolina. -
Fifteenth Amendment is ratified. Georgia is readmitted to the Union.
African Americans were allowed to exercise their right to vote. After many decades, of not being able to vote, due to discrimination, blacks were about to have a voice. -
Ester Morris
First female Justice of the Peace in the United States -
Sam Hose Lynching
Over 2000 people gathered to watch the lynching of Sam Hose a black man accused of killing a white man and raping his wfe -
Day of Fasting
Black Americans observed a day of fasting protesting the lynchings -
Atlanta Race Riot
Riot in Atlanta killing 21 people -
U.S. Occupies Cuba
To help Cuba oust dictator Estrada Palma -
The Girl Guides are established
The Girl Guides are established by Juliette Gordon Low, they would later become the Girl Scouts of America. -
Camp Fire Girls
Established by Mrs. Luther Halsey Gulick -
Ku Klux Klan
Ku Klux Klan receive a charter from Fulton County, GA -
1st issue of "Journal of Negro History" published
*While the KKK was doing its thing, the African American population was still able to make progress by publishing a magazine. -
First woman named to Senate
Rebecca Felton from Georgia became the first woman appointed to the U.S. Senate -
First woman FBI "Special Investigator"
*The first woman was appointed to the position of special investigator another step for womans rights. -
1st State poor house opened in Smyrna, Georgia
In response to declining economic conditions, Georgia opens the states first poor house -
New Deal programs were enacted
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Gainesville Tornado
Tornado rips through Gainesville, GA killing 203, injuring 1,800 -
Tornado levels Tupelo, Mississippi
*While Georgia was experiencing tornado's so was much of the south -
Georgia Ratifies Bill of Rights
147 years later, Georgia ratifies the Bill of Rights -
Massachusetts Ratifies Bill of Rights
*Just like Georgia Massachusetts finally ratifies the Bill of rights something the rest of the state had already done. -
Hate group kills couples
Walton County Georgia, Roger and Dorothy Malcolm and George and Mae Murray Dorsey were lynched. President Truman orders FBI investigation, no arrest ever made. -
Booker T. Washington Commemorative Coin
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Black Church destroyed by Fire in Savannah
*A Black church was destroyed by arsonist. -
First black student to register at University of Mississippi
*Even during the period of hate, students still made a stance by registering for college. -
Riot in Augusta
Overnight riot left 6 black men dead, autopsies show they were shot in the back with police issued weapons. -
Henry Marlow Killed
- Beaten and shot Marlows killers were put on trial and acquitted by an all white jury which led to rioting and arson. This activity was also seen in Georgia as a response to violence on blacks.
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Super Outbreak of 148 Tornadoes Hits the US
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Tornado hits Georgia
Part of the Super Out Break in 1974 Georgia is one of several states hit by some of the 148 tornadoes -
President Reagan grants funds to search for murderer in Georgia
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Wayne Williams Convicted
Wayne Williams was convicted of killing 2 of the 28 black people killed in Atlanta -
Congress Vetos Clean Water Act
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Parasite in Georgia Tap Water
Some 13,000 people in Carrollton, Georgia became ill after a parasite got into the public water supply -
Millions protest changes to immigration laws
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Sonny Perdue Immigration Bill
Sonny Perdue signed an immigration bill that would be considered one of the toughest on illegal immigration in the country