Many people are curious about Savannah's importance. The southern city was once led by a progressive leader. Savannah residents wanted their city to compete with Charleston, as they believed Charleston was rich and stupid. The city was one of the first to legalize slavery in 1750. The city also banned Catholics, though the ban didn't last as long as the rest of the colonies. Oglethorpe granted permission to the Irish Catholics who accidentally landed on Savannah's shores.

Savannah is…