Georgia, 1521-1776 (National Geographic Voices From Colonial America)

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Synopsis
Did you know that the treasure of the infamous pirate Blackbeard is probably buried on one of the islands off Georgia? And did you know of the dastardly deed of Spanish privateers that provoked the War of Jenkins's Ear?

James Oglethorpe's "noble experiment" to make Georgia a place where debtors got a second chance and slavery and alcohol were banned was destroyed by "malcontents." Plantations producing rice and indigo increased the demand for slave labor, and the rift between the coastal planters and poorer upcountry farmers quickly divided the colony. This division would also complicate Georgia's decision to join the other colonies in the fight for independence.

Copyright:
2006

Book Details

Book Quality:
Excellent
Book Size:
109 Pages
ISBN-13:
9780792263890
Publisher:
National Geographic Society
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
National Geographic Society
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
History, Children's Books, Nonfiction
Grade Levels:
Kindergarten, First grade, Second grade, Third grade
Reading Age:
5–8
Submitted By:
Daproim Africa
Proofread By:
Daproim Africa
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.

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