Understanding the Charter of 1732 AKS32a

What year was the Charter that established the colony of Georgia granted?

• 1607

• 1732

• 1776

• 1492

Which of the following was NOT a reason for the settlement of Georgia according to the Charter of 1732?

• Philanthropy

• Economics

• Defense

• Religious freedom

Who was the main founder of the Georgia colony?

• James Oglethorpe

• John Smith

• William Penn

• Roger Williams

Which group was intended to benefit from the philanthropic goals of the Georgia settlement?

• Wealthy landowners

• Debtors and the poor

• Spanish settlers

• Native Americans

What economic activity was encouraged in the early Georgia colony to help it become self-sufficient?

• Gold mining

• Silk production

• Shipbuilding

• Whale hunting

How did the Charter of 1732 aim to protect the British colonies from Spanish Florida?

• By building a wall

• By establishing a military buffer zone

• By signing a peace treaty

• By relocating the Spanish

Which of the following best describes the relationship between the Georgia settlers and Native Americans as a result of the Charter of 1732?

• Immediate conflict and war

• Initial cooperation and trade

• Complete isolation

• Forced relocation of all Native Americans

Explain how the philanthropic goals of the Georgia colony influenced its early laws and social structure.

• The colony banned slavery and limited land ownership to promote equality.

• The colony encouraged large plantations and slave labor.

• The colony allowed only wealthy investors to settle.

• The colony focused solely on military training.

Compare the economic motivations for the settlement of Georgia with those of another British colony. What similarities or differences can you identify?

• Both focused on gold mining as the main economic activity.

• Georgia emphasized silk and wine production, while colonies like Virginia focused on tobacco.

• Both banned all forms of trade with Native Americans.

• Georgia and Massachusetts both relied on fishing as their main industry.

In one or two sentences, explain how the defense strategies in the Charter of 1732 helped protect the Georgia colony.