Georgia Geography
Blue Ridge
Corn, Beans, and Squash
What three countries colonies North America ?
Who is known as the father and founder of Georgia ?
James Oglethorpe
What region of the US is Georgia located in ?
Southeastern
What river forms a border with South Carolina and leads to the Atlantic Ocean
Savannah River
The Mississippian culture is remembered for building these for ceremonies and burial
The Spanish explored North America for what purpose ?
The Three 3's - God, Glory, Gold
What document signed by King George II allowed James Oglethorpe to establish the colony of Georgia
Charter of 1732
Largest Freshwater Swamp in North America
Okefenokee Swamp
This geographic feature separates the Piedmont from the Coastal Plain
Fall Line
Mississippian Homes were made of this material
Thatch and Duab (Mud and Sticks)
When a country imports raw material to make products and export at a higher quantity for profit is called ?
Mercantilism
What are the three reasons for the establishment of Georgia outlined in the Charter of 1732 ?
Philanthropy, Economics, and Defense
What two hemispheres is Georgia located in ?
Northern and Western
This physical feature protects the mainland from inclement weather.
Barrier Islands
European Explorer that made contact with the Mississippian Natives in 1540
Hernando DeSoto
What did the Spanish establish on the barrier islands to convert Native Americans ?
Spanish Missions
List all the diverse groups that settled in Georgia (ALL 4)
What tribe of Native Americans was Tomochichi the Chief of ?
Yamacraw (Creek)
This region is known for the carpet and textile industry.
Ridge and Valley
List the 4 diseases that European explorers brought that decreased the Native Population
Small pox, chicken pox, Measles, Influenza.
What was the Spanish's first Colony in Florida ?
St. Augustine, Florida
What was allowed in the Royal Colony that was prohibited during the Trustee Period ?
Alcohol, Slavery, and Land ownership
List the three royal governors of Georgia