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The Rise of Land Demand and Educational Advancements in Georgia

This overview explores the historical factors driving land demand in Georgia, including technological advancements such as the cotton gin, mechanical reaper, and the expansion of railroads. It details land distribution methods like headright systems and lotteries, reflecting on the establishment of the University of Georgia in 1785. Originally intended for white males, the university represented a significant development in accessible education, being the first land-grant university open to all. Additionally, it raises questions about the impact of such growth on various communities within Georgia.

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The Rise of Land Demand and Educational Advancements in Georgia

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  1. What have we talked about so far? Why land was in such demand. • Tech advancements • Cotton gin • Mechanical reaper • Railroads

  2. What have we talked about so far? Why land was in such demand. • Tech advancements • Cotton gin • Mechanical reaper • Railroads How land was distributed to meet that demand. • Headright • Land lottery

  3. What have we talked about so far? Why land was in such demand. • Tech advancements • Cotton gin • Mechanical reaper • Railroads How land was distributed to meet that demand. • Headright • Land lottery Now let’s look at how some of that land was used.

  4. The University of Georgia • Most Georgians had never been to school • If they attended, it would only be long enough to get the “3 R’s” • 1784- 20,000 acres • Donated by Abraham Baldwin • 1785 University of Georgia chartered • 1st Univ. open to ALL people, not just the rich • “Land grant university” • Land was donated (granted) • Originally called “Franklin College” • The first building was named the Franklin building • White males only • Women not admitted until 1918

  5. FOLLOW THE MOVING CAPITAL!

  6. Spread of Baptist and Methodist Churches Turn to page 54 in your CRCT Test Prep book Read the section about the spread of churches on your own and answer the remaining questions on your worksheet. Your work will be collected at the end of class.

  7. Food for thought… Is there any group of people that might be affected negatively by the sudden growth and expansion of Georgia?

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