Charter of 1732
What were the three main reasons for founding Georgia?
Philanthropy, Economics, and Defense
Who founded the city of Savannah?
James Oglethorpe
Which religious group settled in Ebenezer?
Salzburgers
When did Georgia become a royal colony?
1752
Name a crop grown in colonial Georgia?
Rice
Who granted the Charter of 1732?
King George II
Where was Savannah established?
Yamacraw Bluff
Which group opposed slavery and settled in Darien?
Highland Scots
What change occurred regarding land ownership?
Restrictions were lifted
What plant was used to make dye and traded?
Indigo
What economic system did Georgia support under the Charter?
Mercantilism
Who was the Native American chief that helped Oglethorpe?
Tomochichi
Which group arrived early and contributed medical expertise?
Jews
What change occurred regarding slavery?
Slavery was legalized
What natural resource was used in shipbuilding?
Lumber
What type of colony was Georgia initially?
Trustee Colony
Who served as a translator between Oglethorpe and Tomochichi?
Mary Musgrove
Who were the Malcontents?
Colonists who opposed Trustee rules
What change occurred regarding alcohol?
Rum ban was lifted
What animal product was traded with Native Americans?
Deerskins
How did the Charter of 1732 impact land ownership?
It restricted land ownership and inheritance
Why was the relationship between Oglethorpe, Tomochichi, and Musgrove important?
It enabled peaceful settlement and cooperation
What impact did the Malcontents have on Georgia?
They influenced changes in colony policies
How did government change under royal rule?
A royal governor and legislature were established
How did Georgia's goods support England?
They supported mercantilism through trade