Unit 4 Lesson 1: Georgia’s Land Expansion
Founding of the University of Georgia
Who was involved? Think about the people or groups who were involved and affected by this event. Response Area
What happened? Summarize the event! Response Area
Where did the event take place? Response Area
What region(s) of Georgia did the event take place in? Response Area
When did the event take place? Response Area
Why is this event important to Georgia’s history? Response Area
Who was involved? The people involved in the founding of the University of Georgia were the Georgia General Assembly, the city of Athens (where the university is located), and the first president of the university, Abraham Baldwin.
What happened? The University of Georgia was founded as the first public university in the United States on January 27, 1785. The Georgia General Assembly passed a charter to establish the university, and Abraham Baldwin was appointed as its first president. The university was created to provide education and promote knowledge and intellectual growth in the state of Georgia.
Where did the event take place? The University of Georgia is located in Athens, Georgia.
What region(s) of Georgia did the event take place in? This event took place in the Piedmont region of Georgia.
When did the event take place? The event took place on January 27, 1785.
Why is this event important to Georgia’s history? The founding of the University of Georgia is important to Georgia's history because it marked the establishment of the first public university in the United States. It demonstrated Georgia’s commitment to education and the importance of providing accessible higher education to its citizens. The University of Georgia has played a significant role in shaping the state's educational system and has had a lasting impact on Georgia's history and development.