| Georgia's Indian HeritageFirst to inhabit the land we call Georgia were Paleolithic and Woodland Indians. Moundbuilders came from the West, flourishing until the 1400's. Creek and Cherokee then called this land home. |
| The Age of Exploration in GeorgiaGeorgia's first European visitors may have been Spanish explorers who moved inland from the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico. |
| Colonial GeorgiaJames Oglethorpe becomes trustee of the colony of Georgia, created to form a buffer between South Carolina and Florida. |
| The American Revolution in GeorgiaGeorgia would become the only state completely controlled by the English during the American Revolution |
| Constitutional Georgia After the American Revolution Georgia expanded towards the West, eventually forcing the Creek and Cherokee from their home |
| Antebellum GeorgiaAfter dealing with its 'indian problems' on the western frontier, Georgia concentrated on building railroads and the city of Atlanta |
| Georgia and the Civil WarFrom the taking of Fort Pulaski to the surrender of Jeff Davis in Irwinville |
| Reconstruction GeorgiaGeorgia would have to be Reconstructed three times before the North was satisified with the outcome of the process. |
| Georgia's Gilded AgeWith the end of Reconstruction, Georgia's economy is not hindered by inept politicians who create a divided society |
| A State Divided A new century sees Georgia develop as a divided society. |
| Depression and WarWith the end of Reconstruction, Georgia's economy is not hindered by inept politicians who create a divided society |
