Who was James Oglethorpe?

Wanted Georgia to be a colonization for debtors

Peaceful friendship with Tomochichi and Mary Musgrove

Only Trustee to come to Georgia

Fought against Natives and killed most of them

What were the reasons for settling the Georgia Colony?

Philanthropy: so that the poor who were deserving could have a better life

Economics: For the colonists to work hard, grow mulberry trees and other profitable crops to ship back to Great Britain

Defense: protecting the colony from Spanish Florida

Politics: so that they could have freedoms and be able to vote.

Who were the Salzburgers?

Left Europe for Religious Freedom

Cultivated the most silk out of all Georgia settlements

Why was Georgia considered a buffer colony?

to provide military protection between English and Spainish

to have an outpost for pirates to find shelter

to have new farms to grow new crops

The Charter of 1732 included which of the following:

did not allow Catholics to become colonists

gave the King control of the colony

Families that came to GA were only required to do what with their land?

Use a portion to grow Mulberry trees

Bring their own tools to farm the land

Only sell the land to another Englishman

Use a portion to grow silk worms

What was the impact of the Battle of Bloody Marsh?

was the beginning of safe southern border for the British

demstrated the strength of the British army

ended the threat from the indians

Who were the malcontents in early GA colony?

people who were unhappy and complaining constantly about rules

The trustees who enforced the rules for the colony

the Highland Scots who helped defend the colony

the families of GA who were required to grow mulberry trees

What was the outcome of the development of GA when the royal colony allowed slavery?

Created large farms/plantations, wealth, and social classes

Created large farms or plantations

Caused the farms to shrink down very small

Who was put in charge of Georgia when it became a royal colony?

King George III and Royal Governors

James Oglethorpe and Parliament

Which of the following were changes that were made after Georgia became a royal colony?

21 Trustees were given control of Georgia

The agricultural products England hoped Georgia could grow.

wine, rice, indigo, silk, and tobacco

Southern farmers were able to make more money because they could create large plantations and work the land using slave labor. This happened because...

GA's Trustee Period was transitioning to a Royal colony

The Salzburgers changed the law

How did government in Georgia change when the colony moved from the trustee period to a royal colony?

A legislature was established and the people had say in their government for the first time (self-government).

It was weaker and caused several serious conflicts with Spain.

The Royal Governors successfully avoided all conflicts with the Indians.

The Royal Government increased restrictions on land ownership, and took away the right to own slaves or trade rum.

How did the rules concerning land ownership change during the Royal Colony period?

Women were allowed to own land & more land could be purchased

Women and Children were allowed to own land.

Native Americans and slaves were allowed to own land.

How did the relationship of James Oglethorpe, Tomochichi, and Mary Musgrove contribute in establishing the city of Savannah at Yamacraw Bluff?

They worked together to create peace between the American Indians and settlers so that Savannah would survive.

They worked together to separate the lands so that the settlers and American Indians did not interact.

They worked together to form a single settlement with both American Indians and colonists in Savannah.

They worked together to prevent another outbreak of disease in Savannah hurting the American Indians.

Which statement BEST describes the restrictions that were placed on the colonists of Georgia in 1732?

There were strict rules about land ownership and work to support the reasons for establishing the colony.

Only settlers who could afford to pay their own way to the colony and establish large plantation.

A government and legal system were established to settle disputes between colonists.

People of all religions were welcome to settle in the colony of Georgia.

How are the Highland Scots and Salzburgers similar?

both groups wanted to keep slavery out of Georgia

both groups were relocated after settling

both groups wanted slavery in Georgia

both groups were skilled warriors brought to Georgia to help defend it

What caused the most discontent between the Trustees and colonists?

the prohibition of slavery hurt the economy

requiring all men to help build roads

Oglethorpe allowing Jews to settle in Savannah

Which is the difference between the Trustee and Royal periods?

colony was ruled by the Charter of 1732 during the Trustee period; colonists could vote during the Royal period

colony was ruled by King George II during the Trustee period; all laws were repealed during the Royal period

James Oglethorpe and Tomochichi ruled during the Trustee period; colony was ruled by King George III during the Royal period

the colonists were able to vote on laws during the Trustee period; colony was ruled by the Charter of 1732 during the Royal period

How did Oglethorpe allowing the Jews from Portugal settle in Georgia, in violation of the Charter of 1732, MOST impact the colony?

helped stopped the spread of disease

provided experience in wine making

learned language, cultural, and religious difference

established the oldest Jewish congregation in the South

Between what 2 rivers was the Georgia Colony borders, according to the Charter of 1732?

Savannah River and Altamaha River

Chattahoochee River and Oconee River

Savannah River and Ogeechee River

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The way in which Mississippian society was organized: a powerful chief, a small number of elites and a large number of commoners.

autocratic dictatorship

chiefdom society

democratic society

parliamentary democracy

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Why did the Mississippians build mounds?

To hide their garbage

To get a better view of attacking tribes

To protect the homes from floods

To elevate the homes of the priest-chiefs

To have a place for religious and social events

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Which of these is the BEST explanation for the contrast between Spain's motives to explore and settle the North American continent and England's motives?

Spain wanted to colonize and England wanted to take home wealth and riches.

Spain wanted to send prisoners to North America and England wanted to convert Native Americans to Catholicism.

Spain wanted the fur trade business and England wanted to bring glory to King George.

Spain wanted to convert Indians to Christianity and find gold/riches, while England desired to create wealth at home from natural resources.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Which of the following BEST explains Hernando De Soto's primary motivation for exploring the area that became the colony of Georgia?

De Soto hoped to bring Christianity to the American Indians.

De Soto wanted to introduce and establish populations of animals from Europe to the area.

De Soto hoped to discover large quantities of gold rumored to be in the area.

De Soto wanted to establish plantations in the area to grow cotton.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

The main purpose of the Spanish missions in the barrier islands was to

claim land for Spain

establish trade with Spain

convert the Indians to Catholicism

provide protection for the area's European settlers

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What impact did European contact have on Native American population between 1500 and 1620?

population increased

population decreased

population remained stagnant

population showed no changes

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Who was the translator and interpreter between the English and the Native Americans?

Mary Musgrove

Pocohontas

Tomochichi

James Wright

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The way in which Mississippian society was organized: a powerful chief, a small number of elites and a large number of commoners.

Why did the Mississippians build mounds?

Which of these is the BEST explanation for the contrast between Spain's motives to explore and settle the North American continent and England's motives?

Which of the following BEST explains Hernando De Soto's primary motivation for exploring the area that became the colony of Georgia?

The main purpose of the Spanish missions in the barrier islands was to

What impact did European contact have on Native American population between 1500 and 1620?

Who was the translator and interpreter between the English and the Native Americans?

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