Spanish Exploration
What were the characteristics of American Indian shelters in Georgia?
Wattle and Daub - made out of sticks and clay/mud.
What was one reason for the British interest in the Southeastern area?
Economic developments, Defense, or Philanthropy
Name one economic reason for the settlement of Georgia.
To supply natural resources for England, to produce WRIST crops, etc.
Who were the Malcontents and what did they oppose?
A group of settlers who opposed the restrictions imposed by the Trustees, particularly regarding land ownership and the prohibition of slavery.
What types of food did American Indians in Georgia cultivate?
The Three Sisters - Corn, Beans, Squash
What tools and weapons did American Indians use before European contact?
Bow and arrows, spears, stone (chert) tools and knives
Who wanted to establish the colony of Georgia, AND what was his motivation to do so?
James Oglethorpe, he wanted to help those in debtors prisons in England
Who was James Oglethorpe and what was his vision for Georgia?
Member of British Parliament and founder of Georgia who envisioned it as a refuge for debtors and a place for the poor to start anew, promoting social equality and opportunity.
What was the purpose of the Charter of 1732?
To establish the colony of Georgia for three reasons - 1) Defense 2) Philanthropy 3) Economics
How did the relationship between Tomochichi and Oglethorpe influence Savannah?
They worked together to create a peaceful settlement with trade and cooperation between colonists and Natives
How did Spanish exploration affect the American Indian population?
Spanish exploration brought Death, Disease, and Destruction
Why was the establishment of Savannah important to British settlers?
it was important to British settlers as it served as a strategic location for defense and trade, and it was one of the first planned cities in America.
Describe the roles of Jews in the early settlement of Georgia.
Originally banned from Savannah, allowed to join the settlement in 1733 because they had a doctor (Samuel Nunez) and the colonists' doctor had died
What were some of the rules during the Trustee Period in Georgia?
Slavery was prohibited, limited land ownership (no more than 50 acres), no liquor sales, no Catholics, must grow WRIST crops, etc.
What were the main crops grown in colonial Georgia?
WRIST CROPS - Wine, Rice, Indigo, Silk (mulberry trees), and Tobacco
Where did the Spanish attempt to establish Missions in present day Georgia?
Along the coast / on the barrier islands
Explain how British exploration differed from Spanish exploration.
British exploration focused primarily on settlement and colonization rather than solely conquest and conversion.
What role did the Highland Scots play in settling Georgia?
Were recruited by Oglethorpe to come to GA because they were highly skilled soldiers and would help Georgia defend South Carolina
Who was placed in charge of the colony at the start of the Royal Period?
The King was ruling, John Reynolds was first Royal Governor
Where were the goods from Colonial Georgia primarily traded?
They could only trade with England (mercantilism mother country)
What were the main reasons Hernando DeSoto explored Georgia?
God, Gold, and Glory
......that's what they like ;)
What motivations did the British have for settling in Georgia?
The British were motivated to settle in Georgia to provide a buffer against Spanish Florida (defense), to create a new colony for debtors (philanthropy), and to promote agriculture (economics).
Who were the Salzburgers and what contributions did they make?
A group of German-speaking Protestants who settled in Georgia and contributed by establishing successful agricultural practices and promoting religious tolerance
What changes occurred when Georgia transitioned to a royal colony?
Slavery, liquor, and plantation land ownership was now allowed
What is a mission and how did it impact American Indians?
A religious settlement aimed at converting American Indians to Catholicism (Christianity); not very successful due to death and disease