Charter of 1732
Georgia's First City
Trustee to Royal
Key People
Diversity In Georgia
100
Georgia's economic policy focused on exporting more than a country imports, this is an example of _________.
Shipping
Mercantilism
Forestry
Capitalism
Mercantilism
100
The first European and Spanish Conquistador to explore inner Georgia was?
James Oglethorpe
Ponce de Leon
Hernando de Soto
Mary Musgrove
Hernando de Soto
100
What change occurred when Georgia became a royal colony?
The colony became independent and was no longer bound by the laws of England.
The colony had an elected governor and an elected group of men to advise him.
The colony began offering charity land grants to colonists who could not pay their own way.
The king of England appointed a Royal Governor to oversee Georgia rather than a group of trustees.
The king of England appointed a Royal Governor to oversee Georgia rather than a group of trustees.
100
The Georgia colony was named after ______ .
James Oglethorpe
King George I of England
King George II of England
Hernando de Soto
King George II of England
100
Who were the Native Americans that lived in the area where Oglethorpe arrived from England?
Winnebago
Cherokee
Sawnee
Yamacraw
Yamacraw
200
What were colonial Georgia’s MOST profitable exports to England?
Tobacco, peanuts, and peaches
Cotton, tobacco, and sugar
Cotton, lumber, and rice
Silk, rice, and indigo
Silk, rice, and indigo
200
Which of the following BEST describes what happened to the American Indian population as a direct result of contact with European explorers?
The American Indian population remained the same.
The American Indian population disappeared.
The American Indian population declined
The American Indian population increased.
The American Indian population declined
200
Which statement BEST describes how the government in colonial Georgia changed as it transitioned from the Trustee Period to a Royal Colony?
The Royal Colony government became weaker and caused conflict with Spain.
The governors of the Royal Colony were successful at avoiding conflicts with Native American Indians.
The Royal Colony government created new restrictions on land ownership, put an end to slave ownership, and alcohol trading.
The governors of the Royal Colony were appointed by the King, introduced limited self-government, and established a court system.
The governors of the Royal Colony were appointed by the King, introduced limited self-government, and established a court system.
200
Which of the following were ways in which Mary Musgrove helped to settle Georgia?
She was a translator between the English and the Creek.
She helped construct buildings Savannah.
She fought with Oglethorpe for control of the colony.
She told other American Indians that the English were immoral.
She was a translator between the English and the Creek.
200
Which group name should be placed in the center circle?
Jews
Salzburgers
Malcontents
Highland Scots
Malcontents
300
A person placed in a position to act on behalf of someone else _______. (Georgia was originally this type of colony.)
Scottish
Investor
Trustee
Spanish
Trustee
300
What was James Oglethorpe’s position in the Georgia colony?
Trustee
Architect
Diplomat
Surveyor
Trustee
300
Which of the following BEST explains why land ownership rules were relaxed as Georgia transitioned into a royal colony?
The court system became overwhelmed with requests after Mary Musgrove's land settlement.
The population grew too large for the trustees to regulate as strictly as they had in the beginning.
The introduction of slavery led to an increased demand for large plots of land for commercial agriculture.
The increased number of raids from Spanish Florida forced the colony to allow more settlers in to defend it.
The introduction of slavery led to an increased demand for large plots of land for commercial agriculture.
300
Which of the following is the MOST LIKELY reason Oglethorpe and Tomochichi decided to establish Savannah at Yamacraw Bluff?
The river provided trade routes.
The flat land made for easy building.
The forests provided strong protection.
The rocky soil contributed to ranching.
The river provided trade routes.
300
What role did the Highland Scots play in the settlement of Georgia during the Trustee period?
They promoted the concept of pacifism.
They worked as soldiers to aid in the military campaign.
They founded the settlement of Ebenezer.
They brought Presbyterianism to the colony.
They worked as soldiers to aid in the military campaign.
400
Which of the following were reasons for settling the Georgia Colony as outlined in the Charter of 1732?
To protect South Carolina, To give debtors a new start, To grow and produce goods that could be sold in England
To protect Florida, To give colonists the freedom of religion, To give debtors a new start,
To give colonists the freedom of religion, To protect South Carolina, To buy goods from England
To protect South Carolina, To give colonists the freedom of religion, To grow and produce goods that could be sold in Spain
To protect South Carolina, To give debtors a new start, To grow and produce goods that could be sold in England
400
What can you infer about the original plan for Savannah?
Poor people were to be separated from wealthy people.
Individuals were given a limit on land ownership.
The city was built near the water in case of fire.
The city was built to be easily navigable by car.
Individuals were given a limit on land ownership.
400
Look at the information in the box.
Which of the following lists the events of the Trustee period in Georgia in chronological order?
4,1,3,2
1,2,3,4
3,2,1,4
4,3,1,2
4,3,1,2
400
How did the relationship between James Oglethorpe, Tomochichi, and Mary Musgrove result in the establishment of Savannah at Yamacraw Bluff?
James Oglethorpe fought against Mary Musgrove and Tomochichi for control of Yamacraw Bluff.
James Oglethorpe approached Mary Musgrove and Tomochichi with an offer to trade goods with Britain.
Mary Musgrove served as a translator between James Oglethorpe and Tomochichi, which led to establishing a mission.
Mary Musgrove served as a translator between James Oglethorpe and Tomochichi, which led to a peaceful agreement to settle lands.
Mary Musgrove served as a translator between James Oglethorpe and Tomochichi, which led to a peaceful agreement to settle lands.
400
How were the Malcontents different from other Georgia settlers?
They needed more help from the trustees.
They raised their own crops with no help from enslaved people.
They wanted less restrictions placed on land ownership and slavery.
They were part of the 21 trustees who made decisions for the colony.
They wanted less restrictions placed on land ownership and slavery.
500
The three main reasons for the founding of Georgia, according to the Charter of 1732 are __________.
Corn, Silk, Gold
Philanthropy, Economics, and Defense
Removing debt, conquering land, and finding gold
Shipping, fur trade, and fishing
Philanthropy, Economics, and Defense
500
Which of Georgia’s cities is described by the phrases in the box below?
Darien
Savannah
Fort Frederica
Ebenezer
Savannah
500
Georgia was a charter colony for _______ years.
10
14
16
20
20
500
What did James Oglethorpe, Tomochichi, and Mary Musgrove all have in common?
They were all Creek Indians living in America before the European explorers arrived.
They were all British colonists who sailed across the Atlantic to settle in Georgia.
They all worked to establish Savannah as a colony.
They all operated trading posts in colonial Georgia.
They all worked to establish Savannah as a colony.
500
Who were the German-speaking Protestants who came to GA for religious freedom?
Jews
Salzburgers
Scottish Highlanders
Malcontents
Salzburgers