Tuesday, August 13th - We read, annotated, and answered questions for Document A & B. Danville and Fries were able to develop as centers for textile processing because of the waterpower from the Dan and New Rivers. How Did the Cotton Gin Shape Georgia’s Economy? Was Sherman’s March to the Sea Justified?

Why Were Early Georgia Cities Located On The Fall Line? What major aspect of Georgia's climate influences businesses and industry to move into the state? How Did the Cotton Gin Shape Georgia’s Economy? We read and annotated the background essay. The fall line represents the uppermost extent of the navagable streams, because this is where the terrain and the streams get steep, creating water falls.

The four cities (three of which have served as Georgia’s capital at various times) are still vibrant and active centers of Georgia commerce. Instead, it is located where the trail east of the Blue Ridge (now US29) crossed the James River. Booker T. Washington or W.E.B. Georgia Women in World War II: What Stories Should Be Told? DuBois: Who Had the Right Strategy for Black America? The unique features of the Fall Line are also an attraction to outdoor enthusiasts; state parks such as High Falls State Park have been established along the Fall Line. Was Sherman’s March to the Sea Justified? Why did so many early Georgia settlers build settlements near the Fall Line? The rivers were a major means of commercial transportation during the 1700s and early 1800s for traders coming up from the coast. The waterfalls off the fall line where difficult to travel over. Monday, August 12th - We introduced the Mini-DBQ of Why Early Georgia Cities are Located Along the Fall Line.

Why Were Early Georgia Cities Located On The Fall Line?

DuBois: Who Had the Right Strategy for Black America? Lynchburg is not on the Fall Line or at the Blue Ridge. The Trail of Tears: Why Were the Cherokees Removed? In Georgia, the cities of Columbus, Macon, Milledgeville and Augusta developed where inland river shipping was stopped by falls or rapids at the Fall Line. Georgia Women in World War II: What Stories Should Be Told? Booker T. Washington or W.E.B.

The Trail of Tears: Why Were the Cherokees Removed?