In this extensive volume, readers will learn about the development of Georgia from 1789 to 1840, from the advancement of the cotton gin and railroads, to the spread of the Baptist and Methodist churches. The text offers insight into the devastating impact of Georgia's land policies on the Creek and Cherokee peoples, discussing the roles of prominent chiefs Alexander McGillivray and William McIntosh. Primary sources augment the book's material, and stunning photographs complement essential topics from the Georgia Social Studies Performance Standards

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