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What was the Anaconda Plan?
Who was Baldwin in Georgia's history?
One of Georgia's delegates to the constitutional convention.
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Study Notes
Civil War and Reconstruction
- Anaconda Plan: Military strategy aimed at suffocating the Confederacy by blockading and isolating it.
- Emancipation Proclamation: Issued by Abraham Lincoln to free enslaved people in Confederate states.
- KKK (Ku Klux Klan): White supremacist group seeking to restore Southern Democratic power through intimidation of freed people.
Influential Figures
- Baldwin: Delegate from Georgia to the constitutional convention.
- James Oglethorpe: Founder of the Georgia Trustee colony and established Savannah with land from Yamacraw chief Tomochichi.
- Tecumseh Sherman: Union general known for commanding the destructive March to the Sea during the Civil War.
Cultural and Economic Aspects
- Civil Rights: Movement aimed at securing equal rights for all citizens, significant in 20th-century American history.
- Highland Scots: Scottish warriors who settled in North Georgia, known for their combat skills.
- Indigo: Major cash crop during Georgia’s Trustee Period, contributing to the colonial economy.
Historical Events and Concepts
- Gold Rush in Georgia: Centered in Dahlonega; led to the displacement of Native Americans and an influx of settlers.
- Land Lotteries: A system established to distribute land to settlers, allowing eligible residents a chance to win land.
- Nullification: The concept where states could ignore or invalidate federal laws they deemed unconstitutional.
Native American and Early Colonial History
- Desoto: Spanish conquistador associated with significant violence against Native populations in the Southeast.
- Woodland Native Culture: The earliest Native American culture in Georgia known for establishing permanent settlements.
- Malcontents: Settlers during the Trustee Period who opposed the restrictions imposed by the Trustees.
Transportation and Communication
- Railroads: Essential for the movement of goods and people, particularly cotton; Atlanta was a critical transportation hub during conflicts.
- Obstruction of Ports: Northern strategy to inhibit Southern trade during the Civil War, further weakening the Confederate economy.
Social Structures
- Quilts: Created by enslaved individuals to tell stories and share cultural narratives due to high illiteracy rates.
- Xenophobia: The original Trustees of Georgia exhibited distrust towards certain groups, limiting immigration.
Legal and Financial Scandals
- Stamp Act: Tax on paper goods imposed by the British, fueling colonial desire for independence.
- Yazoo Land Fraud: Corruption scandal involving Georgia officials selling large tracts of land at undervalued prices to corporations.
Education
- UGA (University of Georgia): Founded through government-granted land to provide education to Georgians, becoming the first public university in the U.S.
Military Impact
- Victory at Atlanta: The Union capture of Atlanta represented a significant loss for the Confederacy, disrupting its logistics and transportation capabilities.
Agricultural Developments
- Piedmont Region: The most densely populated area in Georgia, known for its agricultural productivity.
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