Salzburgers #1
Where were the Salzburgers from
Austria
What was the main reason Samuel Mackay decided to move his family?
To find better and more land above Augusta.
What was the first building constructed in Ebenezer after shelters were built?
An orphanage
Why was Elizabeth's wish for a fence and well important?
They would help protect and sustain their food and water supply.
What were some of the imported good the Mackays begain to use later?
English cloth, sugar from the West Indies and cups from England.
Who helped organize the Salzburgers organize their journey to Georgia?
Reverend Samuel Urlsperger
What items did the Mackays bring with them in their wagon?
Basic tools, furniture, quilt, and Sam's musket
What unique building material feature is found in Jerusalem Church?
Bricks with fingerprints of workers.
What did colonial children begin doing around the age of six?
Helping with chores like piling brush and gathering eggs.
What happened to the MacKay children when they grew up?
Most stayed nearby and started families of their own
What was the name of the ship that brought the Salzburgers to America?
Purysburg
How did colonial husbands like Samuel typically run their families?
Husbands ran family affairs with a firm hand
Which industry did the Salzburgers help develop in George?
Silkworm raising
What was considered the foundation of a man's wealth and independence in Georgia?
Owning land
What does the story of the Mackays mainly show about colonial life?
It was harsh, self-reliant, and centered on family and land
When did the Salzburgers arrive in Savannah, Georgia?
1734
During their first year, how did Sam and Elizabeth get the goods they could not produce?
They traded with neighbors and peddlers
What happened to Ebenezer during the American Revolution?
It was occupied and damaged by the British
Why did Sam invite his sister Sarah to live with them?
She needed a place to live and could help with the children.
What best describes Elizabeth's role in the family?
She worked hard at home and in the field supporting the family
Why did the Sazlburgers move f rom their first settlement to a new location?
The first site was unsatisfactory
What problem did Elizabeth face with her garden?
Neighbor's cattle trampled it.
How is the Jerusalem Church significant today?
It remains an active Lutheran congregation.
How did the Mackays lifestyle change over time?
They becam more dependent on imported goods and trade.
What does the MacKays' story tell us about change in colonial Georgia?
Families moved from slef-sufficiency to trade and economic growth.