Founding of the University of Georgia
Who gave the land for the University of GA?
John Milledge
What was the purpose of the Headright System?
It distributed American Indian lands to new settlers
What was the primary purpose of the Yazoo Land Act?
to sell GA's western lands to private companies
What were land lotteries used for in Georgia?
For people to get land
How did the development of the cotton gin influence the economy of GA?
Cotton could be produced much faster, leading to an increase in the demand for slave labor.
Who was the first president of the University of Georgia?
Abraham Baldwin
How much land was typically granted to a head of household under the Headright System?
200 acres but no more than 1000 acres
Why did this casue public outrage in GA?
Land that could have been given to settlers was sold to land companies who bribed lawmakers in GA
How did the land lottery system work?
People had to buy a ticket to enter a drawing to win the land
What problem did the cotton gin solve?
Removing seeds from cotton fiber
What was the significance of the University of Georgia in the context of education in the South?
UGA was the first land grant university so it is called the birthplace of higher education.
What was one major effect of the Headright System on land distribution in Georgia?
Land Distribution
Name one consequence of the Yazoo Land Fraud for the state of Georgia.
GA lost 60% of its land
What was one major outcome of the land lotteries for settlers in Georgia?
Equal opportunity for people to get land
How did the cotton gin affect cotton production in the South? (2)
Cotton production became cheaper
Cotton became the leading crop
Which city was the original location of the University of Georgia?
Athens
Who was eligible to receive land under the Headright System?
White males over age of 21
War veterans
How did the Yazoo Land Fraud impact public trust in government?
The lost faith and trust in the government
How were people taking a risk by buying a ticket?
They didn't know what piece of land they would get
What impact did the cotton gin have on the economy of Georgia? (3)
Increase demand for slave labor
Demand for increased cotton producing land
Railroads expanded into cotton producing areas
How did the founding of the University of Georgia impact the development of higher education in the United States?
1st Public University
Land Grant College
1st President was Abraham Baldwin
Explain how the Headright System contributed to population growth in Georgia.
They hoped it would attract more people to GA and the economy would grow
Why was this considered a scandal?
B/c the land companies bribed lawmakers and bought the land for cheap and sold it for a profit
What did the Land Lotteries and Headright System have in common?
Both policies and systems were created to increase population throughout GA
Discuss how the cotton gin influenced the institution of slavery in the South.
More cotton = more slaves