Native Americans & Exploration
What era were the Native Americans in when Europeans arrived?
What is the Mississippian Era?
Who came up with the idea of Georgia and why?
Who is James Oglethorpe, to help debtors and defend against the Spanish?
What changed about land ownership under the Royal Governors?
Colonists could own larger amounts of land and slaves.
How did the French and Indian War affect Georgia?
Georgia gained land, but Britain went into debt and taxed the colonies.
What did Georgia do about the Stamp Act?
Georgia was the only colony that sold the stamps, with little protest.
What kind of structures did the Mississippians build?
What are large earthen mounds?
What document officially created the colony of Georgia?
What is the Charter of 1732?
Who was the Georgia Governor who was considered a good leader and helped the colony? Held office for a long time.
Who is James Wright?
What law stopped colonists from moving west of the Appalachian Mountains?
What is the Proclamation of 1763?
What are the 3 parts of the Declaration of Independence?
What are the Preamble, Grievances, and Declaration?
Who was Hernando de Soto and what was he searching for?
Who is a Spanish explorer searching for gold?
What were the 3 reasons for establishing Georgia?
What are Charity, Economics, and Defense?
Name two major crops or items Georgia produced during this time.
What are rice, indigo, tobacco, silk, or naval stores?
Why was Georgia more loyal to Britain than other colonies?
Georgia was young, needed protection, and had close ties to Britain.
Who were Loyalists and Patriots?
Loyalists supported Britain, Patriots wanted independence.
How did Hernando de Soto’s expedition affect the Native Americans?
What is death from disease, slavery, and violence? (needs to list at least 2 of the 3)
What Native American chief helped Oglethorpe and the colony survive? Who was their translator? What was their tribe name?
Who is Chief Tomochichi, Mary Musgrove, and the Yamacraw?
What year did Georgia become a Royal colony?
1752
What happened at the Siege of Savannah?
Patriots and French failed to retake Savannah; British held the city for the rest of the war.
What was the Articles of Confederation and why was it weak?
The first U.S. government; too weak because states had too much power, no taxes, no courts, and no strong executive.
What were the 3 main reasons Spanish wanted to explore the New World?
What are God, Gold, and Glory?
Name 2 groups (Salzburgers, Highland Scots, or Malcontents) and describe them.
(Any correct description — Salzburgers = hardworking German farmers, opposed slavery; Highland Scots = brave soldiers, opposed slavery; Malcontents = complained about rules, wanted slavery and rum.)
What year was slavery legalized in Georgia? Who fought for its existence?
Will accept (1750-1752) and Malcontents
What was the significance of the Battle of Kettle Creek?
Patriot militia defeated Loyalists, gained supplies, and boosted morale. Won the backcountry for the patriots.
Name the at least 2 of the 3 Georgia signers of the Declaration of Independence.
Who are Button Gwinnett, Lyman Hall, and George Walton?