Georgia Studies People

 What effect did Hernando de Soto’s expedition in Georgia have on Native Americans there? 

• it caused a mass migration of Native Americans from Georgia 
• it began a long-term trading relationship with Native Americans
• it inspired Native Americans to join the Spanish mission system 
• it brought illnesses that caused Native American population loss

Which of the following best describes Tomochichi?

• A Native American whom Oglethorpe enslaved and took to England as a prisoner.
• He was the husband of Mary Musgrove.
• He was a Native American chief who befriended Oglethorpe and allowed him to settle Savannah in peace.
• He was a Native American chief who helped James Wright acquire land.

What is the name of colonists who favor the king?

• Unionist
• Redcoat
• Loyalist
• Patriot

James Oglethorpe is BEST described as _________________.

• a businessman who wanted to establish plantations in Georgia
• a member of Parliament (opposed to slavery) who wanted to establish a colony for debtors
• a royal governor who finally convinced the king to make Georgia a royal colony
• a slaveowner who introduced Africans to Georgia

Look at the list. Then answer the question that follows.

• Lyman Hall• George Walton• Button Gwinnett

Which of the following would make the BEST title for this list?

• Georgia's British Royal Governors

• Georgia's Revolutionary War Heroes

• Georgia's Delegates to the Constitutional Convention

• Georgia's Signers of the Declaration of Independence

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

• wanted to do explorations and make maps of the colony.
• saw an opportunity for free farmland in the new colony.
• were expelled from their homes because of their religion.
• were known for the excellent military and fighting skills.

What was the name given to the people who complained about the trustee's policies?

• the malcontents
• the whiners
• the instigators
• the aggravators

Mary Musgrove was James Oglethorpe's _________________.

• business partner
• interpreter
• housekeeper
• wife

Which of the following was NOT prohibited in Georgia according to its Charter?

• Lawyers

• Slaves

• Women

• Liquor dealers

What group arrived with a doctor on board effectively helping save the colony?

• Jews

• Catholics

• Muslims

• Pilgrims