Early GA Leaders
This man is known as the founder of Georgia, establishing the colony in 1733.
Who is James Oglethorpe?
This leader of the Civil Rights Movement is famous for his “I Have a Dream” speech at the March on Washington.
Who is Martin Luther King Jr.?
This governor of Georgia was also the 39th president of the U.S. and helped with global health efforts.
Who is Jimmy Carter?
This man, a senator from Georgia, was a key figure in the creation of the Two-Ocean Navy.
Who is Carl Vinson?
This influential leader, who served as mayor of Atlanta, played a key role in transforming the city into a major transportation hub, including the development of Atlanta's Airport.
Who is William Hartsfield?
This Native American leader helped establish friendly relations with the settlers at Yamacraw Bluff.
Who is Tomochichi?
This Georgia congressman was a leader in the Civil Rights Movement and was beaten during the Selma March.
Who is John Lewis?
This Georgia politician was the first African American mayor of Atlanta and helped with the city’s economic development.
Who is Maynard Jackson?
This Creek chief signed the Treaty of Indian Springs in 1825, ceding Creek lands in Georgia, but was later killed by his own people for betraying the tribe.
Who is William McIntosh?
This former mayor of Atlanta worked to bring professional sports teams to the city and promoted civil rights.
Who is Ivan Allen Jr.?
This woman acted as an interpreter between James Oglethorpe and the Creek and Yamacraw Indians.
Who is Mary Musgrove?
This organization, led by MLK, was focused on nonviolent protests to end racial segregation.
What is the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC)?
This segregationist governor of Georgia opposed civil rights laws but later appointed Black leaders to state offices.
Who is Lester Maddox?
This Cherokee leader served as the Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation and strongly opposed the forced removal of his people during the Trail of Tears.
Who is John Ross?
This senator from Georgia was a strong supporter of national defense and brought many military bases to the state.
Who is Richard Russell?
He was the first Jewish doctor in Georgia and saved the colony from a smallpox outbreak.
Who is Dr. Samuel Nunes?
This African American leader and educator delivered his famous "Atlanta Compromise" speech at the International Cotton Exposition in 1895, where he advocated for vocational training and economic self-reliance for African Americans.
Who is Booker T. Washington?
These three men represented Georgia as signers of the Declaration of Independence in 1776, helping to shape the future of the United States.
Who are Button Gwinnett, Lyman Hall, and George Walton?
This newspaper editor is known for his influence in promoting the "New South" and was a key figure in Georgia's post-Civil War economy.
Who is Henry Grady?
This Georgia businessman became the first Black millionaire in Georgia, known for his success in the insurance industry.
Who is Alonzo Herndon?
This group of people, settled in Georgia in the 1730s, fled religious persecution in Europe and built successful settlements, including an attempt to grow silk as a profitable industry.
Who are the Salzburgers?
This African American scholar and activist co-founded the NAACP and opposed Booker T. Washington's approach, advocating for higher education and the pursuit of political and social equality for African Americans.
Who is W.E.B. Du Bois?
This group of three influential Georgia politicians worked together in the late 1800s to promote industrial growth and maintain white supremacy in the state.
What is the Bourbon Triumvirate?
This U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice ruled in the case of Worcester v. Georgia, which upheld the sovereignty of the Cherokee Nation, but his decision was ignored by Georgia’s government and President Andrew Jackson.
Who is John Marshall?
This Georgia politician was a leader of the Populist movement and advocated for farmers' rights. He helped push for the Rural Free Delivery Act, which provided free mail delivery to rural areas, and served as a U.S. senator.
Who is Tom Watson?