Colonial Period of Georgia's History

In the early 1730s, James Oglethorpe, a British politician, founded a colony in what is known today as Savannah, Georgia. This book takes 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.