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There are also many bays in Carolina and most of them have an oval shape. There are not many areas available for farming in the state and therefore most of the economy of the region depends on the production from coastal areas. The fall line area marks the point where the rivers drop to the coastal region and have been a source of generating power in the old times. One of the best things to do in America is to enjoy its water resources and the Chattooga River is excellent for rafting and attracts many visitors annually. Columbia is the capital of the state with a population of around 133,000. Lake Marion is the largest fresh water body in South Carolina and the state has a subtropical climate. The state is often affected by coastal storms by they are much less in intensity than storms experienced by more southerly states. Many native tribes lived in these lands when Europeans first came ashore the area which now makes up South Carolina. Wealthy Englishmen from Barbados were attracted towards this land and formed one of the first European establishments in the region. There were many fertile lands at that time and the area became especially famous for growing the Indigo plant which provides a dye that

Some major rivers in Georgia include the Chattahoochee River, the Savannah River, and the Suwannee River. A few land features around Georgia are the Atlantic coastal plains which stretch from Massachusetts to the Florida Peninsula, then around the Gulf of Mexico, the Piedmont, which has a hilly landscape in the north, but if you travel southeast, the hills begin rolling near 400 feet below sea level, and the Blue Ridge Mountains that “Rise at 2,000 to 5,000 feet above sea level,” according to “The Geography of Georgia.”

Peter Wood’s Black Majority is a social history examining the cause and effects, both explicit and implicit, of the black majority that emerged in colonial South Carolina. His study spans the time period from the settlement of Carolina through the Stono Rebellion, which took place in 1739. He also takes into consideration and examines certain events that took place in the years immediately preceding the settlement of 1670, as well as those that immediately followed, as a direct result of, the Stono Rebellion and their respective relationships to the black majority that existed in the colony. Wood introduces the book as possibly the first real study of this black majority and its impact on the colony in its earliest years. Wood also

The geography of the Southern colony includes the Appalachian Mountains, Piedmont, the Atlantic Coastal Plain, and has good harbors and rivers for fish and ships. The Southern colony has a humid climate with mild winters for being outside a lot., hot summers, and long growing seasons that are perfect for farming. The geography and climate will be an asset, but the hot summers will be hard to fight during.

The acclaimed book begins with Georgia beginning as a dry and modest colony. As the years pass, these ideals and morals are changed to desiring more than a hardworking farmer. The people of Georgia desired to have slaves. Therefore, Georgia changed and started a path to become identical to South Carolina. However, as the amount of plantations sky-rocketed, so did the need for more slaves. It is a marvel to imagine that I live in the city of Savannah that was a beacon for the selling and exchanging of human beings.

Did you know that before the late sixteenth century few besides the Indian tribes knew of the Georgia territory? Even though, Hernando Desoto traveled through Georgia during his expedition in the 1500s, the growing interest in this area wasn’t until King Charles II granted Carolinas a land expansion in 1663. Georgia was not only the beginning of a new commonwealth, destined to become an important State of the American Union, but also the spirit and purpose led to the colonization of Georgia becoming one of the most significant events in its History. Even so, what was England’s purpose to partake in colonizing the thirteenth and final original colony? After much research, I found that there are many motives as to why England formed the colony of Georgia, but the significant intentions were to aid the unfortunates, to express the idea of mercantilism, and to set up defenses against Spanish Florida.

In 1607 a group of English settlers built village in Jamestown, Virginia. King Jaime I of England founded a colony in the first seven months after its arrival. Within these colonies we find the New England colonies and South Carolina colonies. We will analyze and compare the government systems, religious and economic development of both colonies and how they were related.

Next, he adds, “The Georgia low country had such a long and deep agricultural history…” (Stewart xvii). In school, teachers do not go into much detail regarding the agricultural history of coastal Georgia. It is often overlooked, even though it is one of the main reasons that Georgia was settled and a large part of Georgia’s history.

When word reached the Trustees that many South Carolina traders were cheating the Indians in trade by supplying them with rum, they instituted regulations on trade. Any person wanting to trade with Native Americans in Georgia would have to obtain a license, pay a fee, and agree to follow a certain set of rules. In addition, an exchange rate was set for animal skins among other trade items. Most of the Indian trade occurred in Georgia’s backcountry, resulting in the construction of Fort Augusta in 1776. Fort Augusta was located along the Savannah River and was built to assist in regulating trade. The Trustees impacted the Georgian society when none of the original settlers were debtors. Instead, they were all skilled workers such as bakers, farmers, and merchants. Because of this, the society tended to be more affluent. Also, the Trustees sent only one of their own to the colony. This may have been a problem because it could have caused a communication and understanding gap between the Trustees and the Georgians, ultimately giving rise to the malcontents and dissatisfaction that plagued early Georgia. The Trustees had a huge effect on the society of early Georgia, from rules and regulations to the selection of

The southernmost part of the original Carolina colony was established as Georgia. In 1732, King George II of England granted a corporate charter to James Oglethorpe to settle the region. Oglethorpe hoped the colony would be a haven for those who needed a fresh start. He wanted Georgia to be a model society for justice and equality.

Able to save the colony with help from the Iroquois and Cherokee. Looking to find a valuable export Carolina tried supplying the the West Indies with livestock and lumber. This although lead to a different export which made Carolina the lead producer of tar. Continuing to experiment with other valuable crops the Carolina’s began planting rice in the 1690’s. This lead to Carolina’s specialization in Rice just as the West Indies were with sugar. Producing also another valuable crop called indigo which created a surge in exports. With all these valuable exports Carolina became of the wealthiest colonial elite. With the amount of plantation Carolina soon had more African slaves than colonists. This lead to the same fear in Barbados with thoughts that the African majority would rebel. With this Carolina adopted the same strict rules against slaves that was used in the West Indies. During the late 1720’s as the hold on the frontier strengthened colonists founded a new colony named Georgia. Led by James Oglethorpe Georgia became a population with a mix of wealthy merchant, gentry, and Anglican

Queen Elizabeth I desired to establish a permanent English settlement in America, known then as "the New World." In the summer of 1587 a group of nearly 120 men and women from England arrived on Roanoke Island, one of a chain of barrier islands now known as the Outer Banks, off the coast of what is now known as North Carolina. This group of settlers set sail from England with the mission of making the Queen's wishes a reality.

The Lord Proprietors were founded SC in 1663. This charter issued by King Charles II of England, proposed the formation of the Lords Proprietors and gave the lands of Carolina to the eight proprietors.

“There arise in many places fine savannahs, or wide extended plains, which do not produce any trees; these are a kind of natural lawns, and some of them as beautiful as those made by art.” (Document B) Early settlers found South Carolina beautiful, but as beautiful as it was it wasn’t good for hiding or protection because there was flat land. If there was a battle, there would be no hiding places like trees or hills. It was a straight shot, an open field. This is a huge disadvantage, even if the land was beautiful. The animal life in Carolina was very dangerous. “... Being and endless numbers of panthers, tigers, wolves, deer, and other beasts of prey…” (Document C). Not only was there protecting uncertainties, there were dangerous animals that could be very harmful. Charles Town was difficult to settle because of the lack of protection on the land and the menacing animals around the

The southern colonies of Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia, all formed throughout the 17th and 18th centuries have arguably the most recognizable features. The political, social, and economic circumstances that brought about their formation in the 17th and 18th centuries are still seen in modern society. One of the major factors that established the southern colonies was the economic conditions. Due to the fertile farmlands, people turned to agriculture to make a living and provide for themselves. As a result of the vast space and sheer amount of farmland, slavery quickly became the labor of choice. One source explains it, “The Southern Colonies developed labor- intensive agricultural economies that relied heavily upon enslaved labor” (The Southern Colonies). The southern colonies began to grow cash crops such as rice, indigo, and tobacco in order to support their families and farms, and this was a huge booster to the economy.