Explorers
Who was the first European to cross the Mississippi River?
Hernando de Soto
Which American Indian culture first encountered Europeans in Georgia?
The Mississippian culture
What were the three reasons for founding the Georgia Colony?
Philanthropy (charity); Economics ; Defense
What natural feature served as a refuge for the Seminole people?
The Okefenokee Swamp
Who was Tomochichi and what was his role in the Georgia Colony?
Chief of the Yamacraw Indians, ally to James Oglethorpe
What impact did Hernando de Soto's expedition have on American Indians?
Displacement; Diseases
What did the Woodland Indians rely on for food?
Farming for much of their food needs
Why did Great Britain encourage settlement in Georgia?
To limit the spread of Spanish influence in the Americas.
How did the Fall Line benefit Georgians?
It provided a source of water power for cities established along it.
How did Mary Musgrove contribute to the success of the Georgia Colony?
Becoming an advisor, and mediator for peaceful relations.
What gave Spanish explorers an advantage over American Indians?
Superior weapons and armor.
How did the Mississippian culture differ from earlier cultures?
They were less nomadic and had a more complex social structure.
How did the ban on slavery change during the colony's transition?
It was lifted, and restrictions on land ownership were relaxed.
What is the main agricultural region in Georgia?
The Coastal Plain
What was the difference between the Salzburgers and the Malcontents?
Salzburgers opposed slavery and were loyal to the Board of Trustees.
Which Spanish explorer is known for his expedition in the southeastern U.S.?
Hernando de Soto
What lifestyle changes did Spanish missions aim to promote among American Indians?
Believe in Christianity and change their lifestyles to be more like those of the Spanish.
What role did James Oglethorpe envision for the Georgia Colony?
To provide immigrants with freedom from religious persecution.
What does the name Okefenokee mean in the Choctaw language?
Land of the trembling earth
Who were the Highland Scots?
A group of German Christians hired to defend British colonies from Spanish threats in Florida
What year was the British colony of Georgia founded?
1732
What type of villages were known for their large earthen mounds?
Chiefdom towns
How did charity motivate the Georgia Trustees?
To give poor and indebted British people a new start in the New World
Where is Georgia located in relation to hemispheres?
In the Northern and Western Hemispheres.
What was the relationship between the Yamacraw tribe and the British colony?
They allied to improve their chances for survival.