The Age of Expansion Land! NB pg. 121 (TB pgs )

Manifest Destiny USA - extend boundaries of freedom to others (spread beliefs re: democracy & self- gov’t. Expand riches of USA by moving west.

Changes after Revolutionary War Newly gained Independenc e – we want LAND!!!! Cherokee Lands Creek Lands

Headright System Land east of Oconee River (Indian land) given by the Headright System. Each white male counted as a “head” of a family. “Right” to receive up to 1,000 acres.

Land Lottery Replaced the Headright System in 1803.

Public domain lands (lands owned by the state or federal gov’t). West of Oconee River. For $, any white male 21 years or older could buy a chance to spin a wheel & win land.

What Is Fairness? Give examples of a time when you felt someone was unfair to you (without using names). Free from bias, dishonesty, or injustice

What is Fraud? Deceit, trickery, sharp practice, or breach of confidence, used for profit or to gain some unfair or dishonest advantage.

Yazoo Land Fraud GA’s West borders - Mississippi & Yazoo River.

Both South Carolina and Spain claimed some of this same land So, the matter went to court...

However, before a settlement could be made, 4 land companies approached... Governor George Mathews & members of the Georgia General Assembly...

Legislators bribed to pass a bill allowing the companies to buy the western lands.

GA Assembly passed a bill – able to purchase 35 – 50 million acres of land for $500,000 – about 1 ½ cents per acre.

Public protested all over GA. Newspapers printed articles. Grand juries met. Citizens called for the resignation of the legislation involved.

Legislators voted out of office. The new legislature repealed the law.

All records of these land sales were burned in public at Louisville (the state’s capital at the time).

Georgia Cedes Western Land Lost land and $ because of the Yazoo Land Fraud. Ceded (Gave Up) land west of the Chattahoochee River to the federal gov’t for $1.25 million.

Louisiana Purchase Bought Louisiana Territory from France for $15 million. Doubled the size of USA. Western Border = Rocky Mountains Thomas Jefferson 3 rd president

Economic Growth in Georgia Cons State has no money to pay for war debt. Many Tories left with the British and took money, slaves, and indentured servants with them. Few citizens had money to pay taxes. Pros Mechanized Farming ToolsSteamboatsRailroad Engines Advances in Industry, Business, and Commerce

Farming 2 Main Crops cotton Cotton became “king” in the South. tobacco

Eli Whitney cotton gin separated the cotton fibers from the seeds Before the cotton gin Worker could separate 6 – 7 pounds of cotton seed per day. After the cotton gin Worker could separate 50 pounds of cotton seed per day.

Mechanical Reaper Inventor = Cyrus McCormick Fastened wooden paddles to the harness of a horse. As the paddles turned, it would cut the grain.

These time and labor-saving devices helped Georgians to work larger and more profitable farms.

Panic of 1837 After this period of a strong economy with these new inventions, Georgia suddenly experienced a period of depression (a sharp economic downturn). Businesses FailedFarmers & Planters Lost LandBanks Failed

Transportation Before Railroads horsesboats stagecoaches

Transportation After Railroads... Freight was sent to market by... RiverboatsFerriesWagon Trains

Roads The federal government built some major highways in the early 1800s. Called Turnpikes because they had “pikes” or gates. Travelers had to pay a fee at each pike to remain on the road.

Ferries Unique horse-drawn log rafts carried travelers across the rivers at their shallowest points. In the deepest river waters, the ferries used a pulley and cable system – required a strong back and arm as the ferry operator pulled the raft across the river.

Railroads At first, rail travel was the least favored means of transportation. Most of the track in Georgia belonged to the Western and Atlantic Railroads. Started near Chattanooga, Tennessee and ended at Terminus (end of the railroad line/today’s Atlanta) Dramatically shortened travel time for passengers and freight.

Follow-Up Map on pg. 120 Homework, read pgs in textbook.