The Charter of 1732
What was The Charter of 1732?
A document that established the colony of Georgia.
Jews were originally banned from the colony, but they were allowed to stay because of the help they provided to the colony, and especially because they had a doctor
Which period came first? The Royal Period or The Trustee Period?
The Royal Period!
Who was James Oglethorpe?
“Founder” of GA
Who were The Salzburgers?
Successful, and hard working immigrants.
What were some of the guidelines (rules) for the colonists that came to GA?
NO ALCOHOL
NO SLAVERY
NO Catholics
NO Jews
Possibly NO lawyers
Cannot own large plots of land
Who were Malcontents and what did they do?
They were unhappy colonists that complained a lot about Georgia's rules.
Which period was more successful in the areas of economics and society? The Royal Period or the Trustee Period?
The Royal Period was considered to be more successful than the Trustee Period in the areas of economics and society.
Who was Tomochichi?
Chief of the Yamacraw American Indians.
What are The Salzburgers known for?
Being hardworking german speaking Protestants from Austria.
What were the three main guidelines for TRUSTEES?
Cannot Own Land
Cannot Be Paid
Cannot hold public office in GA
Who were The Highland Scots and what did they do?
They were great soldiers and fort builders that helped protect the colony from Spanish.
How many Trustees was Georgia led by?
21 Trustees
Who is Mary Musgrove?
A Creek Indian who translated for James Oglethorpe and Chief Tomochichi.
What happened to The Salzburgers?
They were persecuted.
What are the 3 main crops that colonists were required to grow?
They were required to grow mulberry trees for the production of silk.
After the Malcontents complained for 10 years, what did Georgia end up allowing?
They ended restrictions on land ownership
Legalized slavery
Allowed rum (alcohol)
Who led the colonists during The Royal Period?
It was led by Royal Governors.
What did Tomochichi allow Oglethorpe to do?
Allowed Oglethorpe to settle on “Yamacraw Bluff” - Savannah
Who were The Salzburgers persecuted by?
The Catholic king ...
What were the 3 reasons of settlement in GA?
Philanthropy (charity)
Economics
Defense
What was the Jewish Doctors name that made GA allow the Jewish people to come to their colony?
Samuel Nunes
He is credited for “saving the colony” during a Cholera disease outbreak in its first year of existence
What were some of the different rules between the Royal Period and the Trustee Period?
During the Trustee Period there was no slavery, land ownership, or liquor. There was peace with the American Indians.
During the Royal Period slavery, land ownership, and liquor were allowed. There was peace with the American Indians.
What did Tomochichi hope to do when he allowed Oglethorpe to settle on his land?
He hoped to work with Oglethorpe as allies and trading partners
The colony established on Yamacraw Bluff later became the city of ....? HINT: S.A.L.M.A
SAVANNAH!!