Basic Vocabulary Words (relating to Georgia).
What were the three rules that the malcontents were unhappy about.
The ban on slavery, rum, and the land proportions between everybody.
What were some of the main goods and services that Georgia exported?
The main staple goods and services that Georgia exported was Rice, Indigo, Lumber, and Furs.
Why was Chief Tomochichi so important in the settlement of Savannah?
He knew the land very well so he laid out where Oglethorpe could establish his settlement.
What was the Charter of 1732?
It was a legal document from King George II that granted Oglethorpe and the trustees for establishing the colony of Georgia.
Who were the three main people that contributed to the settlement of savannah?
Mary Musgrove, James Oglethorpe, and Chief Tomochichi
What were the main diverse groups that came to Georgia from Europe.
The Salzburgers, Highland Scots, and the Jews.
Why is Oglethorpe VERY important to Georgia?
He was the only trustee that actually came to Georgia and he was the founder of the colony. He also helped bring the first settlers to Georgia.
Was Georgia a royal colony or charter colony in 1748?
It was a Charter colony since Georgia was a charter colony from 1732-1752. While it became a royal colony from 1752-1777.
For which specific group of people in England was Georgia considered a charity to come to?
The working poor in England.
Why was Georgia mainly Colonized by England?
What was Mary Musgrove's role in the settlement of Georgia?
She was the main translator for Chief Tomochichi and James Oglethorpe. Without her none of the deals would have happened.
Why was Georgia a Buffer Colony?
It acted as a defensive barrier between the existing British colonies and Spanish Florida.
Why did Oglethorpe care so much about giving the "Debtor's" a second chance.
His best friend died due to being imprisoned for not paying his debts.
Why was philanthropy a founding principle of the colony of Georgia?
It was conceived by Oglethorpe to offer a fresh start for the working poor.
What did the Highland Scots specialize in that was necessary for the colony?
They were good at fighting so they were able to protect the colony from the Spanish or other invaders.
Why was it so important for Georgia to be a buffer colony towards South Carolina.
It was very valuable and rich so the British could not afford it being invaded by the Spanish.
What MAIN economic options in other states was banned in the colony of Georgia.
Why was slavery so important to people in the 1700s?
It was one of the biggest economic options in the whole United States.
Why did the Salzburgers come to the Georgia colony?
They came to the colony because they were expelled from Germany for their religious beliefs.
(Extra) In what exact year did Chief Tomochichi tragically pass away.
The year of 1739.