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Who was the first president of the University of Georgia?
Who was the first president of the University of Georgia?
What was the primary benefit of the Headright System for white males?
What was the primary benefit of the Headright System for white males?
What replaced the Headright System in Georgia?
What replaced the Headright System in Georgia?
What was a significant impact of Eli Whitney's invention of the Cotton Gin?
What was a significant impact of Eli Whitney's invention of the Cotton Gin?
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What was a key role of the Western and Atlantic Railroad in Georgia?
What was a key role of the Western and Atlantic Railroad in Georgia?
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Why did conflicts arise between Georgian settlers and the Muscogee-Creek Indians?
Why did conflicts arise between Georgian settlers and the Muscogee-Creek Indians?
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What was the fate of Cherokee Chief John Ross after signing a treaty?
What was the fate of Cherokee Chief John Ross after signing a treaty?
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Which Supreme Court case ruled in favor of the Cherokee Indians?
Which Supreme Court case ruled in favor of the Cherokee Indians?
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What significant legislation did Andrew Jackson sign that affected the Cherokee people?
What significant legislation did Andrew Jackson sign that affected the Cherokee people?
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What was the main reason for the forced removal of the Cherokee from Georgia?
What was the main reason for the forced removal of the Cherokee from Georgia?
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During which period did many Americans begin moving westward, influenced by the concept of Manifest Destiny?
During which period did many Americans begin moving westward, influenced by the concept of Manifest Destiny?
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What was the title given to the forced relocation of the Cherokee people to Oklahoma?
What was the title given to the forced relocation of the Cherokee people to Oklahoma?
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How many Cherokees are estimated to have died as a result of the Trail of Tears?
How many Cherokees are estimated to have died as a result of the Trail of Tears?
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What was a key factor leading to westward expansion during the early 1800s?
What was a key factor leading to westward expansion during the early 1800s?
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What was Andrew Jackson's stance regarding the sovereignty of the Cherokee nation?
What was Andrew Jackson's stance regarding the sovereignty of the Cherokee nation?
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What was the primary impact of westward expansion on Native American tribes?
What was the primary impact of westward expansion on Native American tribes?
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Study Notes
University of Georgia
- Founded in 1785 by the Georgia General Assembly.
- First president: Abraham Baldwin (1786-1801), who also participated in the Constitutional Convention of 1787.
- America's first state-chartered university for Georgians.
Land Ownership Systems in Georgia
- Headright System: White male heads of families received 200 acres of land, plus 50 acres for each family member. War veterans received more.
- Land Lottery: Replaced the headright system. Any white male U.S. citizen living in Georgia for a year and over 21 could participate in a lottery to win land.
Georgia's Capital City
- Moved from coastal areas to northwestern and central Georgia (1796-1807).
- Selection based on population centers.
Impact of Technology on Cotton Farming
- Cotton Gin (1793): Invented by Eli Whitney, significantly increased cotton production between the 1790s and 1840s.
- Western & Atlantic Railroad: Improved transportation of cotton within Georgia and to other states.
Conflicts with Native Americans
- Muscogee-Creek Indians vs. Georgia Settlers: Settlers desired Creek land for farming and slavery, leading to conflicts and forced removal.
Loss of Native American Lands
- Cherokees: A sovereign nation that attempted to integrate European culture (schools, churches, government) to maintain land rights.
- Chief John Ross: Wanted peaceful land cession, but was murdered by the Creek.
- Chief William McIntosh: Forced cession treaty and subsequent execution.
Government Actions Affecting Cherokees
- Judicial Branch (Worcester v. Georgia, 1832): Supreme Court Justice John Marshall ruled in favor of Cherokee sovereignty and land rights.
- Executive Branch (Andrew Jackson): President Jackson ignored the Supreme Court's ruling and signed the Indian Removal Act (1830), forcing Cherokees from Georgia to Oklahoma.
Gold Discovery in Georgia
- Gold discovery negatively impacted Cherokee land claims due to forced removal.
Trail of Tears
- Forced removal of the Cherokee in 1838-1839.
- Thousands of Cherokees died due to forced marches and harsh conditions.
Westward Expansion
- Movement of Americans west of the Appalachian Mountains, largely driven by the idea of Manifest Destiny.
- Expansion involved acquiring territory like the Louisiana Purchase.
- Westward expansion was encouraged by George Washington's presidency, and Thomas Jefferson's Louisiana Purchase.
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Description
Explore the key historical developments in Georgia, including the establishment of the University of Georgia, land ownership systems, and the impact of technology on cotton farming. This quiz covers the significant changes from the late 18th century to the early 19th century in Georgia's society and economy.
