What key events and people lead to the success/failure of Georgia as a colony? SS8H2: The student will analyze the colonial period of Georgia’s history.

Step 1: The Background Essay Read the Background Essay Highlight the sentences where you find these words: Buffer Charter Charity Paternalistic Fortifications

Background Questions What were some of the motivating factors behind the creation of the Georgia Colony?

Background Questions Who were some of the potential enemies that posed a threat to Georgia and the Carolinas?

Background Questions What restrictions were placed upon the colonists who had received charity?

Background Questions What were some of the policies that upset the colonists?

Primary vs Secondary Sources

Document A: Trustee Georgia 1732 - 1752 Read the article and complete the Document Analysis Sheet.

Identify the 3 reasons that the colony of Georgia was established.