Mississippians
Describe the Mississippian villages.
large (population) villages
surrounded by palisades
Name a reason European explorers explored land in North America
power, wealth (money), spread Christianity
What was the name of the Spanish mission on GA soil?
Guale
Where was Savannah built?
Yamacraw Bluff
Who is called the “founder of GA”?
James Oglethorpe
Describe the social structure of this tribe.
Chiefs and high priests were more powerful than farmers
Spain’s main reasons for exploration
spread Christianity
look for gold
What impact did deSoto and his men have on the Mississippians in GA?
many were killed due to diseases and weapons
Who gave the land to Oglethorpe to create Savannah?
Tomochichi and the Yamacraw natives
Who granted a charter in order to create GA?
King George II
What types of food did the Mississippians eat?
Three Sisters (corn, beans, squash)
hunted small game
Who was the first European to walk on GA soil?
Hernando deSoto
What was the main purpose of the Spanish missions?
to convert the natives to the Catholic faith
Why was it important for Oglethorpe to get permission from Tomochichi to settle the GA colony on Yamacraw Bluff?
so they would be friendly and could trade with each other
Who was put in charge of GA and for how long?
21 Trustees for 21 years
From what were their weapons and tools made?
bones
stones
The Spanish explorer and his men were looking for something specific in GA. What was it and did he find it?
Gold, no
Were these Spanish missions successful?
No, they were driven out by the British who encouraged disagreements between the natives and Spanish
What was the benefit of the Yamacraw being friends with the English Settlers?
trade and keep the peace
Who was the interpreter (translator) for Oglethorpe and Tomochichi?
Mary Musgrove
What materials were used to create shelters?
wattle and daub
straw mixed with clay
Which region in GA did deSoto and his men neglect to explore, which is where he could have discovered what he was in search of?
Blue Ridge Region
Where along the GA coast was the Spanish mission located?
St. Catherine's Island
What were the three reasons/purposes for the GA colony?
1 Economics (mercantilism)- raw materials sent to England and made into finished goods
2 Philanthropy- help the debtors in prison start a new life
3 Defense- buffer between Spanish Florida and the other colonies
Which FOUR groups were not allowed to settle in the GA Colony?
lawyers
liquor dealers
blacks
Catholics