EUROPEAN COUNTRIES
Which Country wanted to spread Christianity to the America's
Spain
Who was the first known European explorer in Georgia?
Hernando de Soto
What did the Spanish erect on the Barrier Islands and in the Okefenokee Swamp?
Missions
British colonialism was Mercantilist. What are two purposes of English Colonies?
Raw goods- taken from them
Markets established - Sell finished goods to them
What were the Missippian Indians also known as?
Think Religion and Earth
Mound Builders
The country that wanted to take lumber, fur and tobacco and create colonies in the New World
England
Where did Hernando de Soto start his exploration from?
Tampa, Florida
This city/town became the first Capital of Georgia
Savannah (1733)
What is the best description of the English colonies during the colonial period?
Mercantilist
What was Missippisan Indian Culture like before arrival of European explorers?
Large towns, farmers, hunters and gatherers.
Why did the Spanish put Missions on the Barrier Islands?
Convert Indians to Christianity
What transportation did the Spanish have that the American Indian did not
Horse
An individual or group that manages something for the benefit of another such as a colony is called
Trustee
Which Country focused on their economy at home England or France?
England
(They were economically motivated)
What is the most important person in the Native-American Culture?
Think politics
Chief
Looking at the following picture what outcome can you conclude after the Indians met the Europeans?
Superior weapons
The trustee period in Georgia occurred from 1732-1751. What period followed this
The Royal Period (1752 - 1783)
Which country focused on Fur Trade or Trade only
England or France?
France
Why did the Mississippian Culure began to fade after contact with Europeans?
Died in Battle
Died from Disease
What was the long term goal of the Spanish Government for the America's
Reduce conflict between Native-American's and Spanish people.
Prepare for settlement, get used to religion, participate in Spanish economy
What did the Hernando de Soto expedition leave with the Native-American's which destroyed them?
Disease
Hernando de Soto entered where into the present State of Georgia
Southwest Georgia (modern day Albany, Ga ) area.
What system did England introduce in the New World?
Think take raw goods, make finished goods, force colonies to buy new goods.
Mercantilism
What Crop did the American Indian grow and use during religious ceremonies?
Tobacco