Savannah, Georgia is a city rich in tradition, Southern charm, and old-fashioned hospitality. Since British General James Oglethorpe landed on the historic bluff in 1733 to establish America's 13th colony, Savannah has established itself as one of the nation's most distinctive cities. This paper outlines the history of Savannah, including the city's unique design and its ornate historic district. The historic district has established the identity of Savannah as a town of grace and allure. This paper analyzes the role of the historic district in creating the economy of Savannah, as well as delves into tourism's effects on the economy of present day Savannah.
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"The colony would see a generation of peace where Savannah flourished on the world scene as a cosmopolitan city. Soon, farmers discovered that Savannah's soil was rich, and the climate was favorable for the cultivation of cotton and rice. Eli Whitney's invention of the cotton gin in 1793, made cotton a profitable and affordable crop. Plantations and slavery became highly profitable systems for whites in the neighboring Low country of South Carolina; therefore, Georgia, the last free colony, legalized slavery. The trans-Atlantic slave trade would bring millions of Africans to the America's with many passing through the port of Savannah forming the Gullah culture of the Atlantic coastal communities in Georgia and South Carolina."
"Savannah, Georgia" 15 January 2012. Web. 12 Feb. 2012. <http://www.academon.com/Essay-Savannah-Georgia/25990>
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Recently graduated from Loyola College. Double major in International Affairs and Spanish. Specializing in Political Science and Latin American Studies.