Regions
This river separates
What is Alabama and Ga
he first state-supported collage
What is UGA
Invented the cotton gin
What is Eli Whitney
Group of Georgians who opposed the Stamp Act
What is Liberty Boys
colonists who wanted freedom from England
What is patriots
Brasstwon Bald is in
What is Blue Ridge
The land allocation that gave average Georgian a chance to "gamble" for land
What is land lottery
The year the Civil War ended, as Sherman reached Savannah.
What is 1865
Cutting Savannah off from supplies
What is Siege of Savannah
River that forms part of the border between Georgia and South Carolina.
What is Savannah River
The fall line separates these two regions
What is coastal plains and piedmont
Western lands sold illegally by bribery to land companies
What is yazoo land fraud
What is Andersonville
First written constitution of the United States
What is Articles of Confederation
Largest geographic region of Georgia; home to the Okefenokee Swamp
Coastal Plain
Known as the "carpet region"
What is Ridge and Valley
Move of Cherokee Indians to Oklahoma territory, over 4000 died on the march
What is Trail of tears
A very violent march that started in 1863 and ended in 1864
What is the March to the Sea
War between Britain and France for control of land
What is French and Indian War
Protect the coast from high waves and winds that could cause erosion
What is barrier islands
Limestone, caves and canyons are located in
What is Appalachian
Creek chief who was murdered by his own tribe foe ceding Creek land to US
What is William Macintosh
The action of a state impeding or attempting to prevent the operation and enforcement within its territory of a law of the U.S.
What is nullification
Royal proclamation to make peace with the American Indians and expand Georgia's borders
What is Proclamation of 1763
Surprise attack in Georgia where patriot forces defeated 600 loyalists, led by Elijah Clarke
What is Battle of Kettle Creek