Welcome to Georgia

The History

• Georgia was founded by James Oglethorpe
• Georgia was founded in 1732
• Region: Southern
• The capital is Atlanta
• The state fruit is..... Peaches

Religion

• Georgia had religious freedom!
• ALL religions welcome!
• (accept for Roman Catholics. Sorry!)

Geography

• Georgia is the southern most colony
• Georgia has hilly coastal plains and lots of forests
• And LOTS of rivers!

Economy

• People in Georgia made money mostly by agriculture (farming)
• In big plantations they grew things such as tobacco, cotton, corn, vegetables, grain, fruit, livestock, rice, sugar, and indigo.
• In Georgia there were lots of traders, helping the economy.

Unique qualities

• Crops can be grown year round(hint hint)(Farmers come here!)
• Good weather!

You should come to our colony!

• This is why!
• There is lots of land, and good weather!
• Great soil and it's relatively warm in winter and there is lots of rivers!
• Peaches! If you like 'em, good! If you don't, too bad!

Interesting facts

• Georgia was named after King George the second.
• Georgia was the last colony to join the others in the revolution.

We hope you had a good trip!!

GOODBYE MATE!!!