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Cotton Gin
Created by Eli Whitney so you could separate cotton faster in one day.The creation of the Cotton gin lead to an increase in slavery and a stronger economy.(Georgia info) -
Yazoo land fraud
Georgia legislators took illegal bribes for illegal land sales. This was one of the most significant events in the post revolution,our Ga economy became weak after that event. (New Georgia encyclopedia) -
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Land Lottery
Families would line up to draw a piece of paper with an amount of acres they will have and where.There were 8 land lotteries ,and increased the demand for common farmers.(New Georgia encyclopedia) -
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Dahlonega Gold Rush
Gold miners found 2 good mines while mining."Cherokee Nation" was flooded by thousands of people lusting for gold.(New Georgia encyclopedia) -
Railroads
Created by a business man from Athens for a faster transportation to Augusta.Railroads were fairly small and now modern day they are more common.(New Georgia encyclopedia) -
John ross
Cherokee chief who had no success removing natives to the west.John Ross tried to fight against the Georgia lottery designed to give away natives land.(New Georgia encyclopedia)