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What does the word "philanthropy" mean in relation to Georgia's founding?
Helping people in need
Which European country controlled Florida and posed a threat to British colonies?
Spain
Who was the main leader responsible for founding Georgia?
James Oglethrope
The Charter of 1732 originally allowed slavery in Georgia. True or False
False
Georgia was called a "buffer colony" because it protected South Carolina from Spanish attacks while also providing economic benefits to England and helping the worthy poor start new lives. True or False
True
Who was the chief of the Yamacraw people when the English colonists arrived?
Tomochichi
Mary Musgrove could speak both English and the Creek language. True or False
True
What was Mary Musgrove's most important role in establishing Savannah?
B) She served as an interpreter and negotiator between the English and Native Americans
Tomochichi was initially hostile to the English colonists and refused to let them settle at Yamacraw Bluff. True or False
False
Why was the partnership between Oglethorpe, Tomochichi, and Mary Musgrove significant in colonial American history?
B) It showed that colonial settlements could be established through cooperation rather than conflict
The Salzburgers came to Georgia from Germany and Austria because they were seeking religious freedom. True or False
True - The Salzburgers were German-speaking Protestants who were expelled from Catholic Austria because of their religious beliefs.
Which group founded the town of Darien and served as Georgia's military defense against Spanish Florida?
The Highland Scots - They founded Darien and served as soldier-settlers defending Georgia's southern border.
The Malcontents were a religious group from Europe who came to Georgia to escape persecution.
False - The Malcontents were not a separate ethnic or religious group. They were colonists (mostly English) who became unhappy with the Trustees' rules and restrictions.
Which of the following best explains why the diverse groups in Georgia during the Trustee Period eventually led to major changes in colonial policy?
b) Each group brought different needs and expectations that conflicted with the Trustees' original rules
Who had skills in fighting?
Highland Scots