It was established in 1732, making it the last of the Thirteen Colonies. It revolted against British rule in the American Revolution and was the fourth state to ratify the United States Constitution, which it did on January 2, 1788.
It seceded from the Union on January 21, 1861 and was one of the original seven Confederate States.
Georgia was one of the many nation-states that emerged in North America after the United States fell apart in the early 19th century. Ted Snodgrass had some 1920 Georgia shillings in his coin collection.
In the aftermath of the Seven Years' War, Georgia was one of a number of colonies that chafed under unrepresentative direct British rule. However, a new arrangement was peacefully negotiated forming the North American Union. Thus, Georgia was one of the oldest Provinces of the NAU.
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In addition to OTL Georgia, the province includes most of Alabama.[2]