Founding of Georgia
What is James Oglethorpe?
A major reason Georgia was founded was to protect its established colonies from this
What are Spanish attacks?
unhappy colonists who opposed ban of alcohol and were in favor of slavery
Who are the Malcontents?
During the ___________ Period, the settlers traded primarily with the American Indians.
What is the Trustee Period?
Translator for James Oglethorpe and Yamacraw Indians
Who is Mary Musgrove?
During the colonial period, Georgia’s economy relied heavily on this (think in terms of money, trade and food)
What is agriculture?
skilled warriors who defended the Georgia colony against the Spanish threat
Who are the Highland Scots?
Trustees ruled during this period
What is the Trustee Period?
Chief of Yamacraw Indians who negotiated peacefully with James Oglethorpe
Who is Tomochichi?
Many early Europeans settled near this physical feature for access to trading posts established by American Indians
What are rivers?
originally banned as settlers but later allowed to come because of doctor being a part of their group
Who are Jewish Settlers?
The royal governors ruled during this period under the leadership of King George II
What is the Royal Governor period?
first settlement of Georgia located here
What is Yamacraw Bluff/Savannah?
Two cash crops grown during the colonial period to help Georgia succeed economically
What is tobacco and indigo?
Came to Georgia to seek religious freedom, to flee religious persecution and to seek opportunities; established a silk industry and built a church at New Ebenezer
Who are the Salzburgers?
During this period, the lifting of the ban on slavery and the end of restrictions on land ownership caused the population of Georgia to increase during the time of the royal colony.
What is the Royal Colony period?
After Trustee Period, Georgia became this type of colony under the direct rule of King George II
The Malcontents were happy when Georgia became a royal colony and lifted the ban on this because they believed that it would help the economy grow
What is slavery?
Well known for bravery and determination in battle but many of them lived in poverty and not own their own land
Who is Highland Scots?