Georgia’s location has affected the culture, economy, and development of the state in a multitude of ways. Georgia is located at a key point in the US geographically. It is located in the Sun Belt, however, it is located just far enough north to have some mountain presence. Because Georgia is located in such a position that the terrain and climates vary, it has been able to have a culture, economy, and development that have flourished. The culture of Georgia has been greatly affected by the location of the state. The Fall Line, located in central Georgia, culturally isolated the different Indian tribes of the state. Because of this, the culture of the northern peoples was very different from that of the southern peoples. In addition, Indians
…show more content…
Because of the British taking over the state, it became a state after the Revolutionary War. Georgia being a part of the United States early definitely had an effect on the culture of the state. But perhaps what is most culturally defining about the state is the prominence of slavery. Georgia was a slave state, and was part of the Confederacy. Slavery was part of Confederate culture, therefore, it was part of Georgian culture. While Georgia has changed over time, the culture has remained centered around agriculture, just as it was when the Native Americans inhabited the lands. Georgia’s location contributed to this agricultural culture because of its location in such a place that it is beneficial for farming. Georgia’s location has greatly impacted the economy of the state. Many natural resources can be found in Georgia. These include coal in the Appalachian Plateau as well as good farming conditions and tourism throughout the state. The economy has been affected by the temperate climate that the Piedmont region presents. The Piedmont attracts industry and large corporations to cities such as Atlanta. For instance, Dalton, …show more content…
The first inhabitants of the state were Indians, who hunted and gathered. For this reason, early Georgians had a survival-orientated mindset. This gradually changed over time as Indian Nations began to spring up. The development of these early people was slow. For instance, in the 1500’s, the Europeans had already domesticated wild animals, make great scientific discoveries, and had invented things such as ships, swords, and armor. The Native Americans, on the other hand, were somewhat slower in scientific development, for they were utilizing bows and arrows as well as clubs. Once the Europeans arrived in the state, it began to develop much more quickly. For instance, more advanced technology was used, and the state began to become more populated. A more global economy began to take hold, and with that, a brand new culture. Then, Georgia developed into a rebellious English colony, eventually gaining independence from the British Empire along with the other 12 original colonies. After this, Georgia continued to keep its agricultural heritage, something that has ceased to develop since the Native Americans began to inhabit the state in the Ice Age. However, the state developed into a substantially more Western world area, and the Native American heritage of the state was lost. Georgia morphed into a state that supported slavery, leading to the Civil War. In this war, Georgia was a member of the
Because of the British taking over the state, it became a state after the Revolutionary War. Georgia being a part of the United States early definitely had an effect on the culture of the state. But perhaps what is most culturally defining about the state is the prominence of slavery. Georgia was a slave state, and was part of the Confederacy. Slavery was part of Confederate culture, therefore, it was part of Georgian culture. While Georgia has changed over time, the culture has remained centered around agriculture, just as it was when the Native Americans inhabited the lands. Georgia’s location contributed to this agricultural culture because of its location in such a place that it is beneficial for farming. Georgia’s location has greatly impacted the economy of the state. Many natural resources can be found in Georgia. These include coal in the Appalachian Plateau as well as good farming conditions and tourism throughout the state. The economy has been affected by the temperate climate that the Piedmont region presents. The Piedmont attracts industry and large corporations to cities such as Atlanta. For instance, Dalton, …show more content…
The first inhabitants of the state were Indians, who hunted and gathered. For this reason, early Georgians had a survival-orientated mindset. This gradually changed over time as Indian Nations began to spring up. The development of these early people was slow. For instance, in the 1500’s, the Europeans had already domesticated wild animals, make great scientific discoveries, and had invented things such as ships, swords, and armor. The Native Americans, on the other hand, were somewhat slower in scientific development, for they were utilizing bows and arrows as well as clubs. Once the Europeans arrived in the state, it began to develop much more quickly. For instance, more advanced technology was used, and the state began to become more populated. A more global economy began to take hold, and with that, a brand new culture. Then, Georgia developed into a rebellious English colony, eventually gaining independence from the British Empire along with the other 12 original colonies. After this, Georgia continued to keep its agricultural heritage, something that has ceased to develop since the Native Americans began to inhabit the state in the Ice Age. However, the state developed into a substantially more Western world area, and the Native American heritage of the state was lost. Georgia morphed into a state that supported slavery, leading to the Civil War. In this war, Georgia was a member of the