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1 Diversity in the Georgia Colony
Trustee Period

2 Jews in Georgia 42 Arrived in 1733
the only reason Gen. Oglethorpe admitted the Jewish settlers was because of a doctor on board who could help cure a yellow fever epidemic. His medical attention saved a colony from complete loss to Yellow Fever Settled in Savannah, Monterey Square is the site of the Jewish Synagogue built and is still in use today, 3rd oldest synagogue in the nation.

3 Salzburgers German protestants first arrive in GA, March 1734
Fled persecution by Catholics in Austria Spoke a different language than original settlers, kept to themselves Settled an area on the Savannah River, “New Ebenezer” Hard workers, opposed slavery Moved to Frederica on St. Simmons Island to help defend the new colony against the Spanish

4 Africans Not allowed during the trustee period of GA
First allowed during the Royal Governorship period Came to the colony through the Triangle Trade Worked the fields to increase production of agriculture Had little if any rights under colonial rule

5 Highland Scots Arrived in GA 1733 from Scotland
Settled Darien, a town on the Altamaha River provided an infantry to Ft. Frederica on St. Simon's Island to defend against the Spanish.  Very adaptable to the new colony, hard workers, reputation as the best soldiers Known for their timber production and cattle raising 

6 Mary Musgrove First encountered Oglethorpe and settlers in 1733
She along with her husband John ran a trading post in the Yamacraw Village Part Cherokee and part British, she was able to translate between the Yamacraw Indians and the new GA settlers Was paid 100 British pounds a year to translate.

7 Tomochichi Leader of the Yamacraw Indians
First encountered Oglethorpe in 1733 Allowed the settlers to establish their colony in Yamacraw Bluff on the Savannah River Became friends with Oglethorpe, traveled back to England and improved relationships between the Indians and British

8 malcontents Settlers who were unhappy with trustee rule
Disagreed with the ban on rum, slavery, and regulations on land. Divided the colonist, many left the new colony to live where there were fewer restrictions

9 Review Questions Which two groups were against slavery?
Why did Oglethorpe allow the Jews to settle in Georgia? Where did Oglethorpe put the Highland Scots? Why? Why did the Salzburgers come to Georgia? Why is Mary Musgrove’s role for the Trustee Period significant?

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