Download presentation
Presentation is loading. Please wait.
1
Unit 4: Georgia colonization
2
The Ann 6. Which famous ship transported Oglethorpe and Georgia’s first colonists from England to the new land? A. The Ann B. The Pinta The Nina The Santa Maria
3
5. Which group of Native Americans lived in the area where Oglethorpe led his Georgia colonists?
The Seminoles B. The Guale C. The Cherokee D. Yamacraw Yamacraw
4
A colony that was governed by a set of trustees
Which definition best describes a charter (proprietary) colony during the colonial period? A. A colony that was governed by a set of trustees B. A colony that was governed by charter owners C. A colony that was governed by the king of England D. A colony that was governed by its citizens A colony that was governed by a set of trustees
5
2. Georgia’s first royal governor was
James Oglethorpe. James Wright. C. Henry Ellis. D. John Reynolds. John Reynolds
6
Under Governor _____________ the colony prospered the most, and land ownership and population increased dramatically. James Wright B. John Reynolds C. Henry Ellis D. Lyman Hall James Wright
7
The government consisted of a unicameral legislature representing Georgia’s eight counties.
Which statement best describes Georgia’s first government as a royal colony? The government was made up of an Advisory Council appointed by the king of England. The government included a House of Commons and a House of Assembly, patterned after the government of Great Britain, representing all of the state. The government had a bicameral legislature representing Georgia’s eight parishes. The government consisted of a unicameral legislature representing Georgia’s eight counties.
8
Which group of people could become colonists in Georgia according to its 1732 charter?
Blacks Lawyers Methodists Liquor dealers Methodists
9
The first city established by Great Britain in the Georgia colony was
St. Augustine Atlanta Savannah Savannah
10
As a member of Parliament’s House of Commons, Oglethorpe was active in bringing about reforms in England’s school system. Retirement system postal system. prison system. prison system
11
Yamacraw Bluff on Savannah River
Where did James Oglethorpe land his colonists in Georgia to begin the thirteenth colony? Yamacraw Bluff on Savannah River Fort Pulaski on Savannah River Ossabaw Island on Ossabaw Sound Fort Frederica near St. Simons Island Yamacraw Bluff on Savannah River
12
Which was not a major source of discontent with Georgia’s early colonists?
Restrictions on rum and alcohol A ban on slavery A ban on Catholicism Restrictions on land inheritances A ban on Catholicism
13
The Spanish name for their claim to the islands of the Georgia coast was
Gaule New Spain St. Augustine Azilia Gaule
14
They passed regulations rather than laws
How did the Trustees of Georgia work around the rules set for them by the king? A. They controlled the settlement beyond the established time limit. B. They passed regulations rather than laws. C. They hand-picked a supportive governor. D. They made a profit from the colony. They passed regulations rather than laws
15
Which was not a requirement of the colonists selected to make the trip with Oglethorpe to settle the thirteenth colony? A. They had to agree not to sell their land. B. They had to use a portion of their land to grow mulberry trees. C. They had to agree to defend the colony against all enemies. D. They had to support the humanitarian basis for establishing the colony. D
16
Why did Oglethorpe call Georgia’s settlers “Clamorous Malcontents” during the later charter years?
Their land was not productive. B. They had trouble with the Yamacraw Indians. C. They were denied religious freedom. D. They were not as successful as South Carolinians who used slave labor. D
17
Why was South Carolina so pleased to have Georgia become Great Britain’s thirteenth colony?
Georgia attracted the Indians who were attacking South Carolina. B. Georgia provided more mulberry trees for the silkworms to eat. C. Georgia provided a buffer between South Carolina and the Spanish and French. D. Georgia offered two more ports from which to export goods to Great Britain.
18
One year short of its original goal, Georgia was a charter colony for
C. 10 years D. 15 years 20 years.
19
Which group of Georgia’s initial settlers were for having slavery?
Oglethorpe and the Trustees B. C. D. English Scottish Highlanders Salzburgers English
20
A trade policy whereby a nation imports less than it exports
Which definition best explains the British policy known as “mercantilism?” A trade policy whereby a nation imports less than it exports A. A military policy for defending colonial outposts B. A trade policy whereby a nation imports less than it exports C. A military policy that calls for establishing buffer colonies to protect established British settlements D. A trade policy that calls for opening trade routes to the Far East
21
Tomochichi James Oglethorpe Mary Musgrove Pocahontas Mary Musgrove
Who was the translator/interpreter essential to negotiations in founding the Georgia colony? Tomochichi James Oglethorpe Mary Musgrove Pocahontas Mary Musgrove
22
What was an original reason(s) for the English establishment of the Georgia colony?
Providing a buffer for the Carolinas against threats from other Spain, France, and Creek claims Giving opportunities to debtors in overcrowded prisons Mercantilism D. All D
23
With what Yamacraw chief did Oglethorpe negotiate for site to begin the Georgia colony?
Pocahontas Tomochichi Sequoyah Tecumseh Tomochichi
24
What is the name of the first "planned" city in America, which was begun on Yamacraw Bluff?
Jamestown St. Augustine Charleston D. Savannah Savannah
25
When the Georgia colony was established, which religious group was not allowed to settle in it?
Protestants B. Catholics C. Puritans D. Jews Catholics
26
During the charter period, Georgia’s government was most unique among the English colonies because
A. Georgia was partially controlled by France. B. Georgia was governed directly by King George III. C. Georgia was governed by 21 trustees. D. Georgia was the only cotton-growing colony. C
27
help the poor of England get a new start.
James Oglethorpe originally intended to found the Georgia colony in America to A. help the poor of England get a new start. B. provide a refuge for persecuted religious groups. C. mine gold and other valuable minerals. D. increase slavery in the colonies. help the poor of England get a new start.
28
There were strict rules about land- ownership, work, and slaves.
Which statement best describes the principles governing the colony of Georgia in 1732? There were strict rules about land- ownership, work, and slaves. People of all religions were welcome to settle in Georgia. B. The government was one of America's early democracies. C. There were strict rules about land- ownership, work, and slaves. D. Only people who could afford to own large plantations were encouraged to settle.
29
The colonists could not own slaves.
In the early years of the colony, what was one reason the colonists were dissatisfied with the policies of the trustees who governed colonial Georgia? The colonists could not own slaves. A. The colonists could not pay the high taxes required of them. B. The colonists were not allowed to read books. C. The colonists were not allowed to practice their religion. D. The colonists could not own slaves.
30
Why were early Georgia colonists urged to plant mulberry trees?
to establish a silk industry in Georgia A. to enhance the landscape beauty of early homes B. to establish a silk industry in Georgia C. to provide mulberries as a needed source of fruit D. to provide badly needed lumber for building homes
31
Ebenezer and New Ebenezer were early Georgia towns established by the
German Salzburgers. A. Scottish Highlanders. B. Polish Jews. C. English colonists. D. German Salzburgers.
32
Which was not a likely cause of disease and fatalities in Georgia’s initial year?
A. Indian epidemics B. Change in climate C. Hard physical labor D. Lack of fresh vegetables Indian epidemics
33
Which Georgia royal governor was the last?
James Wright B. John Reynolds C. Henry Ellis D. Lyman Hall James Wright
34
The Salzburgers came to the Georgia colony mainly for
to farm the mild climate C. trade D. religious freedom religious freedom
35
According to the Charter of 1732, slavery was
encouraged by the trustees B. made illegal in the colony. C. approved by James Oglethorpe. D. welcomed into the colony made illegal in the colony.
36
To whom did the 1732 charter give the authority to manage the new Georgia colony?
Chief Tomochichi B. Hernando De Soto C. Twenty-one Trustees D. King George II Twenty-one Trustees
37
According to the Charter of 1732, the Georgia colony stretched from the Savannah River southward to the Altamaha River St. Mary’s River Altamaha River C. Mississippi River D. Chattahoochee River
38
When Oglethorpe arrived to establish the new Georgia colony, he first had to
A. drive the Spanish away B. attack the local Native Americans C. immediately begin building Savannah D. befriend Tomochichi and ask the chief for land D
39
the ban on slavery was lifted
After Georgia became a royal colony, agriculture began to thrive and prosper because the ban on slavery was lifted the climate became more suitable for farming B. the ban on slavery was lifted C. colonists began to use fertilizer made in Savannah D. the colonists began to trade with Spain
40
What was the name of the 1742 battle on St
What was the name of the 1742 battle on St. Simons Island between the English colonists and the Spanish? A. Bloody Marsh B. Bloody Ridge C. Jenkin’s Ear D. Yamacraw Bluff Bloody Marsh
41
Known for being fierce warriors, which group of colonists were recruited by Oglethorpe to help defend the A. Salzburgers B. Highland Scots C. Jewish Knights D. Moravians Highland Scots
Similar presentations
