SS8H1
Hernando DeSoto’s expedition to Georgia had what effect on Native Americans?
DeSoto’s men killed many Native Americans with weapons and diseases.
Under the Charter of 1732, what three groups were NOT allowed to settle in Georgia?
Catholics, Jews, and Lawyers
What two colonial powers fought each other for control of North America during the French and Indian War?
Great Britain and France
Who established the University of Georgia?
Abraham Baldwin
Where is Georgia in relation to South America?
Georgia is located north of South America
Which Spanish explorer crossed Georgia hoping to find cities of gold?
Hernando DeSoto
Who was Tomochichi to Oglethorpe?
He was a Native American chief who befriended Oglethorpe and was his advisor.
What decree by King George angered colonists who wanted to settle west of the Appalachian Mountains?
Proclamation of 1763
What do these cities have in common: Savannah, Augusta, Louisville, Milledgeville, and Atlanta?
Cities that have served as Georgia’s capital
On what continent is Georgia located?
North America
What did Spain build on the Barrier Islands of Georgia to spread Christianity?
What is Missions?
Which Georgia colony group was responsible for defending Georgia and Savannah?
Who are the Highland Scots?
Why did the federal government experience financial problems while under the Articles of Confederation?
Congress lacked the power to tax U.S. citizens
Two factors that influenced who was eligible for Georgia’s land lotteries of the 1800s were
Gender, Race, and Martial Status
Which states border Georgia?
Tennessee, Alabama, South Carolina, Florida, and North Carolina.
Who were the last Native Americans to live in Georgia before the arrival of European explorers?
Mississippian
Who opposed restrictions on slavery, land sales, and liquor in Georgia?
Malcontents
What document was created in an attempt to revise the Articles of Confederation?
U.S. Constitution
Explain why Creek tribes murdered William McIntosh.
What if he sold Creek land without their permission or consent?
In which region regions do most Georgians live?
Piedmont
What were the three reasons for Spain's exploration of Georgia?
What is God, Gold, Glory
King George II agreed to grant Oglethorpe and the trustees a charter to found Georgia because
He believed it would help England economically provide military protection for other colonies and help release the worthy poor from England's prison.
Name the two battles of the American Revolutionary War and who won them.
What is the Battle of Kettle Creek- Patriots Won
Siege of Savannah- England Won
What was a direct result of the invention of the cotton gin?
The need for slaves increased
What region of the United States is Georgia located in?
Southeast