Georgia Colony History and Founders Comprehension Check

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Who is the founding father of GA?

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JAMES ORGETHORPE

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What was the name of the first settlement founded by British settlers in Georgia? Options: Atlanta, Augusta, Macon, Savannah

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Savannah

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The Georgia Salzburgers first arrived in the colony with support from King George II and the Georgia Trustees because the Salzburgers

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were expelled from their homes because of their religion.

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SS8H2b Which of the following was NOT a reason the Georgia Colony was founded? charity, economics, defense, glory

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glory

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During the Trustee Period, the Georgia Colony was governed by which of the following? the Articles of Confederation, the Charter of 1732, the Constitution of Georgia, the Proclamation of 1763

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the Charter of 1732

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Which of the following best describes Tomochichi?

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He was a Native American chief who befriended Oglethorpe and allowed him to settle Savannah in peace.

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Mary Musgrove was James Oglethorpe's _________________

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interpreter

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Who was Georgia named after?

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King George II

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Which group was allowed into the colony, after being banned, because of Dr. Samuel Nunez? Options: Highland Scotts, Malcontents, Jews, Royal Governs

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Jews

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This group was from present day Austria, expelled for religious beliefs, productive in the silk industries, founded the city of Ebenezer/ New Ebenezer.

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Salzburgers