What Georgia Made and Traded in Colonial Times | Georgia Stories

Step into the early days of Georgia’s settlement and explore how agriculture shaped life in the colony. Students will learn about the crops grown by colonists, including experimental plants cultivated in the Trustees’ Garden, and how these efforts connected Georgia to a global marketplace. The video highlights how certain crops became vital to the colony’s economy, how agricultural practices evolved over time, and what factors drove those changes.

By examining what colonists grew, traded, and relied on for survival, viewers gain a deeper understanding of how farming influenced daily life, social structure, and trade relationships with England and other colonies. Along the way, teachers and students will see how the successes and failures of colonial agriculture reveal the challenges and opportunities of early Georgia life.

NOTE: The closed captions are also available in Spanish.