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Georgia - People and History
This section contains biographies and articles of people from Georgia and historical events that occurred in Georgia.
Georgia Colony
Description: This page tells about the history of the Georgia Colony.
The History of Cotton in America
Description: This articles discusses the history of colonial America and during the Civil War era
Tobacco In the Southern Colonies
Description: This articles discusses the roles that tobacco played in the southern economy and culture.
Invention of the Cotton Gin
Description: This page describes the effect of the cotton gin on the future of slavery.
Chickamauga War
Description: This section contains detailed information about the Chickamauga War.
Secession of the Southern States
Description: This page describes the process in which eleven southern states seceded, forming the Confederate States of America.
Battle of Chickamauga
Description: This page tells all about the massive battle of Chickamauga in northern Georgia.
The Fall of Atlanta
Description: This article describes the 1864 Fall of Atlanta and the political effect on Abraham Lincoln.
Sherman's March to the Sea
Description: This page tells the story of Sherman's fiery path from Atlanta to Savannah.
James Oglethorpe Biography
Description: This is a short biography on Georgia founder James Oglethorpe.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Biography
Description: This is a detailed biography of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Jackie Robinson Biography
Description: This is a full biography of Jackie Robinson
Jackie Robinson Biography
Description: This is a short biography on Jackie Robinson designed for younger students.
Hank Aaron Biography
Description: This is a full biography on home run king Hank Aaron.
Ty Cobb Biography
Description: This detailed biography is about the enigmatic Ty Cobb
President 39 - Jimmy Carter Biography - Presidents Series
Description: This is a full biography on Jimmy Carter. It is part of our presidents series.
Famous People in Georgia History - Matching
Description: This activity requires students to read the descriptions and match them with the famous Georgians.

