Royal Colony Overview

Trustee vs Royal Colony When 1732-1752 1752-1776 Governed by (what entity) Board of Trustees King Position on Slavery Banned Slavery Allowed Slavery Led by (who) Trustees Royal Governor Land Ownership Only male heirs could inherit land All citizens can inherit land

Georgia’s Royal Government Important Changes: Why these changes went into effect? Lasting Impact: Bi-Cameral Legislature (2 House lawmaking body of govt.) & Court System Gave colonists control over local laws, so they weren’t upset with the govt. like they were with the Trustees Giving the colonists control over the govt. gave them a taste for self-govt. This led them to want to govern themselves without British control when the American Revolution broke out. Fueled the want for independence from Great Britain. Voting Rights Voting rights were extended to prominent men within the GA colony. Allowed to select leaders to the legislature. Est. 8 Parishes (County - local Govt.) As the colony grew, they created local govts. called parishes to oversee the different areas of the colony.

Georgia’s Royal Governors When Known For Other Notes John Reynolds (1st Royal Gov.) 1754-1757 - establishing self government - allowed for an assembly - Created a court system - Allowed elected officers - He also established a bi-cameral legislature (two house Congress). - Made a lot of political mistakes and was forced out of office Henry Ellis (2nd Royal Gov.) 1757-1760 Expanded self government in Georgia (actually making sure it was executed) Dividing Georgia into 8 parishes (later called counties) Kept Creeks neutral when fighting the Cherokees - Successful governor - Removed for bad health after 3 years James Wright (3rd Royal Gov.) 1760-1776 Built fortifications to protect Savannah Added land through 2 Indian land cessions Large plantations emerge; more slaves coming to Georgia - Loyalist and fled to England once Revolutionary War broke out