1. Success Starter
Which nation built missions along Georgia’s barrier islands?
Why did Hernando de Soto explore much of Georgia in 1540? (Explain; don’t just say “the three Gs”).
During the Trustee Period, which religious group was banned out of fear that they would side with Spanish- controlled Florida?

2. Success Starter
Which nation built missions along Georgia’s barrier islands? - Spain
Why did Hernando de Soto explore much of Georgia in 1540? (Explain; don’t just say “the three Gs”). – He wanted to build missions and forts in Georgia. He came to the New World for God (to build missions), Gold (riches), and Glory (to become famous/to bring honor to Spain).
During the Trustee Period, which religious group was banned out of fear that they would side with Spanish-controlled Florida? - Catholics

3. Open-Book Quiz
Use the blue workbook to answer the quiz questions. We’ll check them in fifteen minutes.

4. Open-Book Quiz: AnswersD C B

5. What’s happened and what’s going on?
The French and Indian War has ended; the Proclamation of has been given. The Stamp Act has been passed.
In Georgia in 1765, a group o f men form the “Liberty Boys,” a branch of the “Sons of Liberty,” to protest the Stamp Act.
Britain continues to levy taxes against the colonists. In addition, colonists are forced to “quarter” (house and feed) British soldiers at their own expense.

6. What’s happened and what’s going on?
The Boston Massacre occurs in 1770, followed by the Tea Act and the Boston Tea Party in 1773.
Britain then passes a series of “Intolerable Acts.”
In response, the First Continental Congress meets in Philadelphia and issues the Declaration of Independence. We will study this document in depth this week.
In summary, tensions are running high. War is inevitable.