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Fort Frederica National
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In the early 18th century, the land lying between British South Carolina and Spanish Florida was known as the debatable land. This land, today known as Georgia, was the center of a centuries-old imperial conflict between Spain and Britain. |
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Georgia's fate was decided in 1742 when Spanish and British forces clashed on St. Simons Island. Fort Frederica's troops defeated the Spanish, ensuring Georgia's future as a British colony. Today, the archeological remnants of Frederica are protected by the National Park Service. |
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