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Unit 4 Lesson 5: Growing Tensions
The Georgia Platform
Who was involved?
Key figures included Georgia politicians like Robert Toombs and Alexander Stephens, and influential groups such as the Democratic Party and fire-eaters, as well as abolitionists in the North.
What happened?
The Georgia Platform was a resolution adopted in 1850 by Georgia's political leaders that supported the Compromise of 1850, emphasizing the importance of preserving the Union while also defending the rights of slave states.
Where did the event take place?
This event took place in Georgia, primarily in the capital, Milledgeville.
When did the event take place?
It was adopted in 1850.
Why is this event important to Georgia’s history?
The Georgia Platform highlighted the deep divisions regarding slavery and states' rights, setting the stage for Georgia's eventual secession from the Union.
Dred Scott Court Case
Who was involved?
Dred Scott, an enslaved African American who sued for his freedom; his owner, John Emerson; and the U.S. Supreme Court.
What happened?
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that Dred Scott was not a citizen and therefore could not sue for his freedom. The ruling stated that Congress could not prohibit slavery in the territories, nullifying the Missouri Compromise.
Where did the event take place?
The case was decided in Washington, D.C.
When did the event take place?
The ruling was delivered on March 6, 1857.
Why is this event important to Georgia’s history?
The decision intensified national tensions and made compromises around slavery increasingly difficult, influencing Georgia's stance on secession.
Unit 4 Lesson 6: Slavery in Georgia
Election of 1860
Who was involved?
Candidates Abraham Lincoln, Stephen A. Douglas, John C. Breckinridge, and the people of Georgia, especially slaveholders and anti-slavery groups.
What happened?
Abraham Lincoln won the election without any electoral votes from Southern states, leading many Southern states, including Georgia, to view his presidency as a threat to slavery.
Where did the event take place?
The election took place across the United States, including voting in Georgia.
When did the event take place?
The election occurred on November 6, 1860.
Why is this event important to Georgia’s history?
Lincoln's election ultimately led to Georgia's decision to secede from the Union, marking Georgia's active role in the Civil War.
Unit 4 Lesson 8: The Arrival of the Civil War
Georgia’s Secession
Who was involved?
Georgia lawmakers, Governor Joseph E. Brown, and citizens who supported secession.
What happened?
Georgia officially seceded from the Union on January 19, 1861, joining other Southern states in forming the Confederate States of America.
Where did the event take place?
The secession convention took place in Milledgeville, Georgia.
What region(s) of Georgia did the event take place in?
It primarily took place in the Piedmont region.
When did the event take place?
The secession was ratified on January 19, 1861.
Why is this event important to Georgia’s history?
It marked Georgia's commitment to the Confederacy and set the stage for its involvement in the Civil War.
Unit 4 Lesson 9: The Civil War Rages On
The Civil War (with a focus on GEORGIA)
Who was involved?
Confederate forces, Union troops, key figures such as Jefferson Davis and General William Tecumseh Sherman.
What happened?
Georgia became a major battleground, witnessing significant events like the Battle of Atlanta and Sherman's March to the Sea, which devastated the state.
Where did the event take place?
Key battles occurred in various locations, including Atlanta, Savannah, and the surrounding rural areas.
When did the event take place?
The Civil War lasted from 1861 to 1865, with pivotal events in Georgia occurring from 1864 onward.
Why is this event important to Georgia’s history?
Georgia's strategic importance as a supply center made it crucial to both the Confederate and Union armies, significantly impacting the war's outcome.
Andersonville
Who was involved?
The commandant of the prison, Henry Wirz, Union soldiers who were captured, and other Confederate soldiers guarding the camp.
What happened?
Andersonville was a notorious Confederate prison camp where thousands of Union soldiers died due to overcrowding, malnutrition, and disease.
Where did the event take place?
The prison was located in Andersonville, Georgia.
When did the event take place?
It operated from 1864 to 1865.
Why is this event important to Georgia’s history?
Andersonville became a symbol of the brutal conditions of the war and the failures of the Confederate government to care for prisoners of war.
Unit 4 Lesson 11: Political Reconstruction
13th Amendment
Who was involved?
Congress, President Abraham Lincoln, and the formerly enslaved population.
What happened?
The 13th Amendment abolished slavery in the United States.
Where did the event take place?
The amendment was passed by Congress and ratified across the United States, including Georgia.
When did the event take place?
The amendment was adopted on December 6, 1865.
Why is this event important to Georgia’s history?
It marked the end of slavery and necessitated new social, economic, and political structures in Georgia.
14th Amendment
Who was involved?
Congress, President Andrew Johnson, and African Americans who were affected by changing citizenship laws.
What happened?
The 14th Amendment granted citizenship and equal protection under the law to all persons born or naturalized in the U.S.
Where did the event take place?
Passed and ratified nationally, its implications were felt across Georgia.
When did the event take place?
The amendment was ratified on July 9, 1868.
Why is this event important to Georgia’s history?
It aimed to protect the civil rights of former slaves and reshape the state's legal landscape post-Civil War.
15th Amendment
Who was involved?
Congress, the African American male population, and various advocacy groups.
What happened?
The 15th Amendment granted African American men the right to vote, prohibiting the denial of the vote based on race.
Where did the event take place?
The amendment affected voting rights across the United States, including Georgia.
When did the event take place?
It was ratified on February 3, 1870.
Why is this event important to Georgia’s history?
It represented a significant step toward racial equality in voting, though many barriers remained in practice.
Founding of the Freedmen’s Bureau
Who was involved?
Congress, President Abraham Lincoln, and African Americans seeking assistance after the war.
What happened?
The Freedmen’s Bureau was established to assist freed slaves and impoverished whites by providing food, housing, education, and medical care.
Where did the event take place?
The Bureau operated in various regions in the South, including throughout Georgia.
When did the event take place?
It was established on March 3, 1865.
Why is this event important to Georgia’s history?
The Bureau played a critical role in helping integrate freedmen into society and combating the systemic poverty that followed the Civil War.
Founding of the Ku Klux Klan (KKK)
Who was involved?
Former Confederate soldiers and white supremacist groups targeting African Americans and their allies.
What happened?
The KKK was founded to promote white supremacy and resist Reconstruction efforts, using violence and intimidation.
Where did the event take place?
It began in Pulaski, Tennessee, but quickly spread to Georgia and other Southern states.
When did the event take place?
The KKK was founded in 1866.
Why is this event important to Georgia’s history?
The KKK significantly impacted race relations and political dynamics in Georgia, enforcing oppressive laws and practices.
Removal of Black legislators from the Georgia General Assembly during Reconstruction
Who was involved?
Black legislators, white supremacists, and the state government.
What happened?
Before the end of Reconstruction, many Black legislators were expelled from the Georgia General Assembly by white lawmakers.
Where did the event take place?
This event took place in the Georgia General Assembly in Atlanta.
What region(s) of Georgia did the event take place in?
This event occurred in the Piedmont region.
When did the event take place?
The removals occurred in the late 1860s and early 1870s.
Why is this event important to Georgia’s history?
This removal demonstrated the backlash against Reconstruction efforts and highlighted ongoing racial tensions that would persist for decades.
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