Spotlight On Georgia

During Reconstruction, between 1865 and 1871, the people of Georgia were faced with rebuilding their state, which had been torn apart during the American Civil War. The government was being restructured, new amendments were added to the U.S. Constitution, and racial tensions were growing. The Freedmen's Bureau and the Ku Klux Klan were both founded during this time. Tenant farming and sharecropping were on the rise. In this book, students will learn about the many political, social, and economic changes that occurred in Georgia and the United States during Reconstruction. Primary sources and engaging images add visual depth to the educational information. Readers will enjoy learning about this important period in United States history through the unique perspective of the state of Georgia.

This title explores the role the state of Georgia and prominent Georgians played in the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s and 1970s. Specific events in the state – such as the admission of Hamilton Holmes and Charlayne Hunter to the University of Georgia and election of Maynard Jackson as mayor of Atlanta – have resulted in more integrated schools and diverse government offices. Students will be able to relate this movement back to the progression of U.S. history involving famous figures such as Herman Talmadge, Benjamin Mays, and Martin Luther King, Jr. Historic photographs and primary sources bring this fundamental topic to life.

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.

Georgia's early history is rich with Native American culture. Several tribes, including the Apalachees and Cherokees, lived on the land for many years. After Europeans, such as Hernado DeSoto, arrived in the New World, other tribes were forced into the area. During the 19th century, Native American tribes were kicked out of Georgia, even though the Supreme Court ruled this to be unconstitutional. Many of the tribes that were forced to leave Georgia ended up on reservations in Oklahoma. Primary sources and engaging images bring history to life on each spread. Readers will walk away with a better understanding of Native American cultures through the history of Georgia.

This informative volume details the chaotic period between World Wars I and II. Readers will learn about the hardships endured by Georgia's citizens as they suffered through a drought, a boll weevil outbreak, and the Great Depression in the wake of World War I. Integrating primary source materials, the text discusses the careers of Georgia politicians Eugene Talmadge, Richard Russell, and Carl Vinson. Readers will ascertain the importance of the New Deal, Lend-Lease, and bombing of Pearl Harbor with vibrant photographs to accompany each chapter.

Since 1970, many significant social, economic, and political developments have helped to shape the modern state of Georgia. The end of the county unit system in 1963 and subsequent reapportionment allowed for a fairer voting process in statewide primary elections. The 1996 Summer Olympics, held in the city of Atlanta, focused a lot of attention on the southern state. Thanks to primary sources, colorful photographs, and manageable text, this book provides students with the information necessary to understand how the state of Georgia has become a center of commerce and diverse communities.

In the early 1730s, James Oglethorpe, a British politician, founded a colony in what is known today as Savannah, Georgia. This book will take an in-depth look at what life was like in colonial Georgia. During what is called the Trustee Period, the colony faced economic issues, political and civil unrest, and several wars. Primary sources help readers to connect with important events in history. Age-appropriate text makes essential curricular topics accessible to young readers who would like to learn more about Georgia's fascinating early history.

Providing in-depth information about Georgia's unique experience during the interval between 1877 and 1918, this text supplements the Georgia Social Studies Performance Standards. Readers will learn about Jim Crow laws, the International Cotton Exposition, and the factors leading up to the First World War. The book illuminates importance of noteworthy individuals such as W.E.B. DuBois, Booker T. Washington, and Alonzo Herndon. Primary source images expand on the information, and eye-catching photographs draw readers' interest.

Georgia played an integral role in the events that led to the American Civil War. Readers will learn about the importance of key issues of the era and how they affected Georgia, including slavery, the Kansas-Nebraska Act, and the Dred Scott case. Abraham Lincoln's election as president in 1860 caused tensions between the North and South to worsen. Students will also examine noteworthy events of the Civil War such as the Emancipation Proclamation and the Union blockade of Georgia's coast. Students will understand Georgia's profound involvement in the Civil War through primary sources, period photographs, and artwork.

From 1945 to 1970, several factors influenced Georgia's growth. The shift from rural agrarianism to factory jobs after World War II resulted in larger urban populations. Atlanta developed into a recognizable metropolis due to the roles of two influential mayors – William B. Hartsfield and Ivan Allen Jr. – as well as major league sports. Ellis Arnall, Georgia's 69th governor, enacted several monumental changes – such as lowering the voting age to eighteen – that helped position Georgia as a revolutionary state. In this volume, primary sources and historic images guide reader on a tour of Georgia from 1945 to 1970.

In this riveting title, readers will examine the factors that caused the American Revolution by reviewing the French and Indian War, Proclamation of 1763, and Stamp Act through the lens of state history. Readers will study key players in both the patriot and loyalist camps, including Elijah Clark, Button Gwinnett, and Austin Dabney. Each chapter is enhanced with colorful photographs and primary sources are integrated to bring facts to life. This book's comprehensive material is a terrific resource to supplement curricular studies.

World War II occurred during a time in Georgia's history when changes to the economy, government, and civil rights were already underway. The war helped to pull Georgia out of the Great Depression and bring the state up to speed with the rest of the modernizing country. This book explores how World War II influenced the changing state and also how the state made a difference in the war. Students will learn about important military bases and shipyards, influential people such as Richard Russell and Carl Vinson, and President Roosevelt's relationship with Georgia. Primary sources make history come alive. Readers will gain a better understanding of important curricular topics and make valuable connections between various historical events.