Georgia’s Secession
Who was involved? Think about the people or groups who were involved and affected by this event.
What happened? Summarize the event!
Where did the event take place?
What region(s) of Georgia did the event take place in?
When did the event take place?
Why is this event important to Georgia’s history?
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People or Groups Involved | Event | Location | Region | Date | Importance
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Secession Convention of Georgia | Georgia's secession from the United States | Milledgeville, Georgia | Central Georgia | January 16, 1861 | It marked Georgia's decision to leave the Union and join the Confederate States of America during the American Civil War.
Georgia Governor Joseph E. Brown | Played a key role in advocating for secession | Milledgeville, Georgia | Central Georgia | January 1861 | His support and influence helped push the state towards secession.
Georgia citizens and voters | Participated in the secession referendum | Throughout Georgia | Statewide | January 2, 1861 | Their votes determined Georgia's willingness to secede and took part in shaping the state's future.
Unionists and opposition groups | Resisted and opposed secession | Throughout Georgia | Statewide | 1860-1861 | Their efforts reflected the divided sentiments within Georgia and demonstrated the complexity of the secession decision.
The Confederate States of America | Accepted Georgia's secession and admitted the state into the Confederacy | Montgomery, Alabama | N/A | February 4, 1861 | Georgia's secession added strength and resources to the Confederate cause.