Exploration
This Spanish conquistador's expedition into Georgia in 1540 had a devastating impact on the American Indian population due to disease and violence.
Hernando de Soto was the Spanish explorer who led an expedition through what is now Georgia, which resulted in the decimation of the Native American population due to diseases and conflict.
This Native American chief of the Yamacraw tribe gave James Oglethorpe permission to settle on a bluff overlooking the Savannah River.
Tomochichi was the chief of the Yamacraw who formed a peaceful relationship with Oglethorpe, allowing for the founding of Savannah on land that was part of his territory.
Name Georgia's five distinct geographic regions
Blueridge
Ridge and Valley
App Plateau
Piedmont
Coastal Plains
Georgia's location on the Atlantic Ocean and its mild climate make it an ideal place for this type of natural resource, which protects the mainland from severe storms.
Barrier Islands, such as Jekyll Island and St. Simons Island, are natural landforms that protect the coast from wind, tides, and storms.
Georgia's oldest city and first capital, located on the coast, was founded by James Oglethorpe in 1733.
Savannah was the first city and capital of the Georgia colony, founded by James Oglethorpe.
This motive for European exploration led explorers to seek out new trade routes and resources to enrich their home countries.
The 'Gold' motive, part of the 'God, Gold, and Glory' trio, was the desire to find wealth, including precious metals and new resources, for the European country's treasury.
The founding of Georgia was unique among the colonies because it was established for this specific purpose, which involved helping a certain population.
The Charter of 1732 established Georgia as a colony intended to provide a new start for English debtors and the 'worthy poor,' a unique philanthropic experiment.
This geographic region of Georgia is home to the highest point in the state, Brasstown Bald, and is known for its scenic beauty and mountainous terrain.
The Blue Ridge region is located in the northeastern part of the state and is the highest of the Georgia regions, containing Brasstown Bald and the Appalachian Trail.
Which of Georgia's geographic regions is known for its long, parallel ridges and valleys and is located between the Appalachian Plateau and the Blue Ridge?
The Ridge and Valley region is correctly named for its distinct geological features and is located in northwest Georgia.
After the Trustee period ended in 1752, Georgia became a ____, which meant it was governed by a governor appointed by the King.
A royal colony was a colony directly ruled by a governor appointed by the King, which is what Georgia became after the Trustee period ended.
The establishment of missions along the Georgia coast by the Spanish had the primary goal of accomplishing this.
Spanish missions were religious outposts established primarily to convert Native Americans to Catholicism and assimilate them into Spanish colonial society.
This British leader and founder of Georgia is credited with designing the city of Savannah with its unique grid and square system.
James Oglethorpe was the British general and philanthropist who is considered the founder of the Georgia colony and the one who designed the city of Savannah.
This river forms the border between Georgia and South Carolina and is a major port for shipping and trade.
This region, where the Coastal Plain meets the Piedmont, is characterized by a drop in elevation that creates waterfalls and rapids.
The Fall Line is the geological transition zone where the harder rocks of the Piedmont give way to the softer sediments of the Coastal Plain, creating a series of waterfalls.
Which Region has 4 % of farming land but produces the most carpet in the world?
Ridge and Valley
They were also known for growing the _____________. Give the examples of these crops
Earthen Mounds/ Wattle& Daubs
3 Sisters- Corn (Maize) Squash Beans
This group of colonists was unhappy with the Trustee's rules, especially the ban on slavery, and argued that these rules were holding back economic growth in the colony.
The Malcontents were colonists who protested the policies of the Trustees, particularly the ban on rum and slavery, believing these restrictions hindered their prosperity.
What is the primary factor that gives Georgia a generally mild climate with hot summers and mild winters, allowing for a long growing season?
(think about the region it is located in)
Georgia's southeastern location and proximity to the warm Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico are the primary factors contributing to its mild, humid climate and long growing season.
The climate in Georgia is a major reason why the state's economy has historically relied on which industry?
(Think W.R.I.S.T)
Agriculture
Draw out how the city of Savannah was designed and then explain why it was designed that way?
Defense
DAILY DOUBLE Explain the concept of Mercantilism. Then tell me what Country practiced this the most during Exploration
Exports > Imports
The idea of utilizing the raw materials from another country to make a product so that they MOTHER country could earn a profit.
The primary reason for the English colonization of Georgia was to serve as a buffer colony, protecting South Carolina from invasion by which group?
Georgia was established as a buffer to protect the prosperous colony of South Carolina from Spanish attacks coming from their territory in Florida.
Known as the 'mother river' to the state's most populated region, this river is a major source of drinking water for the city of Atlanta.
The Chattahoochee River flows through the Atlanta metropolitan area and serves as the primary water source for the region's population.
DAILY DOUBLE Draw the state of Georgia and label the following
Blue Ridge, Ridge and Valley, App Plateau, Piedmont, Coastal Plain
Savannah River, Chattahoochee River, Appalachian Mountains, Brasstown Bald, Barrier Islands, Okefenokee Swamp, Fall Line, Augusta, Savannah, Milledgeville, Athens, Macon, Columbus
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Explain the Charter of 1732;
Who created it?
Why it was originally created?
What were the 3 reasons for the colony
What else did it establish( give me as many details as possible)?
The Charter of 1732 was created by James Oglethorpe to create a colony for the debtors and poor.
Philanthropy, Economic Opportunity, Defense
It established the Rules for the Trustees and Settlers
Trustees- No Political Office, No Owning Land, No Salary
Settlers- No Alc, No Slaves, Cannot Buy and Sell Land, Had to grow Mulberry Trees, Woman Could not Inherit land, had to Defend Colony