Mississippian Indians
How was Mississippian society organized?
It was a chiefdom with a complex and hierarchical structure.
Who was the first European explorer to explore present day Georgia?
Hernando De Soto
Where were the Spanish missions set up?
Barrier Islands
What year was the Charter signed?
1732
The Charter of 1732 listed the reasons for establishing the colony of Georgia. Name them.
Philanthropy, Economics, and Defense
Under the Charter of 1732, which group would NOT have been allowed to settle in GA?
a catholic priest, a slave, a Jew, a lawyer
GA began as ____ then transitioned to a _______
Trusee/ Royal
What did the development of agriculture/farming allow the Mississippian Indians to do?
Establish large, permanent settlements.
What did the Spanish explorers bring with them that had the most effect on the Mississippians?
Disease
What was the purpose of the Spanish Missions?
Convert the natives to Christianity
Who signed the Charter establishing the colony of GA?
King George II
Which of the following best describes Georgia's role with Great Britain economically?
Mercantilism - GA's role was send raw materials to Great Britain (England) which would then manufacture those raw materials for export and profit.
The Highland Scots were brought to Georgia by Oglethorpe and were given land in Darien. Their role in GA was to fulfill which purpose of the Charter of 1732?
Defense
What was banned in GA during the Trustee period
Rum, slaves, and land ownership
What did the Mississippians build that they are known (famous) for ?
Earth Mounds
The French, Spanish, and English all wanted what with North America?
Each desired to build a large empire that would create dominance of the world.
The Spanish missions are still active TODAY: True or False
FALSE
Who gave the gave the for the city of Savannah?
Tomochichi
Describes GA's role with Great Britain defensively?
GA was to serve as a buffer colony and provide defense to the profitable South Carolina Colony protecting her from the Spanish and Native American Threats.
Describe the Salzburgers two Settlements?
1st was marshy, wet, and not good for agriculture
2nd was New Ebenezer and good for agriculture
Who was GAs first royal governor? Why he effective?
John Reynolds and no he was ineffective.
What allowed the Mississippians to settle down and live in one location with large numbers of people?
Farming (Horticultrue)
Spain, France, and Great Britain were all involved in the Age of Exploration and exploring the Western Hemisphere beginning in 1492. However, each of the three countries had different motivations and methods of exploring and claiming new lands.
Correctly match the country with its correct motivation and correct method.
A. Mercantilism
B. God, Glory, Gold
C. Fur
The Spanish missions were set up by Great Britain: True or False
FALSE ..
Extra point - Who (what country) were they set up by?
Who made cultural peace between the Natives and the colonist?
Mary Musgrove
Which of the following best describes GA's role with Great Britain in regards to philanthropy?
GA was to be a colony that would give English citizens who were deemed "worthy poor" an opportunity to succeed in the new Colony.
Who were unhappy and complained about the bans on slavery, rum, and land sales.
Malcontents
Who was GAs 3rd royal governor?
James Wright
Describe the settlements of the Mississippians.
They lived in large towns protected by palisades.
What was Hernando DeSoto's primary goal in exploring the Southeastern Region of present day America?
Finding and taking an abundance of Gold.
The purpose of the Spanish missions was to trade with the natives: True or False
FALSE
Why did James Oglethorpe have more influence on the early GA Colony than the other 20 trustees?
He was the only trustee to come to GA.
How did economics motivate the Georgia Trustees to establish the Georgia Colony?
They planned for the colony to produce raw materials like cash crops that could not be grown well in Britain.
Why were Jews allowed to come to GA?
The colony needed a doctor and the Jews had one.
Which had the better economy? and why
Royal. No more land restrictions and slavery was legal.
Name and then describe the shelters of the Mississippians.
Wattle and Daub shelters - Small one-room shelters made from sticks and mud primarily for sleeping.
How and where did Hernando De Soto Die?
From disease on the Mississippi River
What was the result of the Natives by the Spanish?
Many died from diseases, as well as were enslaved and tortured.
Describe James Oglethorpe and why he is important?
1. Founder of GA
2. Designed the colony of GA
3. Only trustee to come to GA
Explains British mercantilism in regards to their colonies in North America?
British colonial mercantilism was centered in establishing colonies in the Americas for the purpose of providing raw materials to British factories which in turn produced finished goods for export and profit.
Which two groups were opposed to slavery?
Salzburgers and the Higland Scots
How many trustees were there?
21