O. Pinkevicz, L. Da Silva, X. Pazmino Block 2 2/13/18 Georgia Colony (1733) O. Pinkevicz, L. Da Silva, X. Pazmino Block 2 2/13/18

Key Terms People Terms James Oglethorpe John Wesley Yamacraw tribe Chief Tomochichi Terms Indigo Methodism Buffer Debtor

History of Georgia Date founded- February 12, 1733 Founder- James Oglethorpe Home for Debtors Buffer Zone

Government Governance of twenty one trustees. Executive branch A unique experiment in altruism, the trustees adopted a Latin motto. “Non sibi sed aliis” meaning “Not for self, but for others.”

Economy Money came from cash crops Indigo, rice and sugar Abolishing the ban on slavery settlers

Population/Demographic Population in 1750- 5,200 80.7 % White (German, English, Scottish) 20.3 % African

Culture and Social The ownership of slaves was prohibited Women were important in the settlement of colonial Georgia from its very beginning in 1733. Most people were farmers There were no schools in colonial Georgia.

Religion “Melting pot” for religion. People arrived in Georgia for tolerance. John Wesley was a missionary that resided in Georgia.

Native American Relations Relatively positive relationship. Informed Natives that they were not a threat toward their tribe.

Review Founding of Georgia Government Importance of Crops Small Population Tolerance for Religion Positive Relations with Natives Prohibition of Slaves