1. Flipbook Information

2. WHO  J.O. and the trustees were humanitarians (concerned about the well-being of others).  Trustees are like managers.  J.O. was a member of English Parliament (government)

3. WHAT They wanted a place to send the “worthy poor” or “working poor” so they could repay their debts. WHY They were upset by the debtors being thrown in prison and possibly dying there, like J.O.’s friend Robert Castell

4. WHEN 1732 – 1733 WHERE J. O. and the trustees were in England. The colony they wanted to establish was located on the banks of the Savannah River.

5.  It was issued by King George II  A charter is a legal document (it established the colony’s borders and regulations).  It did not set up a government. Colonists were MEANT to be represented by the English government.  Trustees could not be paid.  Trustees could not own land.  Trustees could not hold a government office  Blacks, Catholics, Lawyers, Liquor dealers not allowed.

6. ECONOMICS  Georgia would contribute to mercantilism by producing raw materials needed and helping England to be self-sufficient.  THE TRUSTEES PLANNED TO DO THIS BY supplying the colonists with the necessary items needed to do their work and by not having to pay them a wage (they were working off their debts).

7. CHARITY  Helping the “worthy poor” or “working poor” of England.  THE TRUSTESS PLANNED TO ACCOMPLISH THIS by providing free passage and necessary tools to those in debtor’s prison

8. DEFENSE The Georgia colony was meant to be a protective “buffer” for the other colonies; in particular, South Carolina. THE TRUSTEES PLANNED TO DO THIS by using the colonists as a military force. One of the rules the colonists had to follow was to protect the colony of all its enemies. The trustees basically got a free army.

9.  Settlers were expected to maintain his home, 5-acre garden plot, and 45-acres of farmland that were given to him upon arrival. They MUST use some of their lands for Mulberry trees.  The land they were given could not be sold. It could only be passed down to a male heir. No male heirs meant the land was taken back.  No slavery  No alcohol, especially Rum.  Settlers must defend the colony.  No Catholics.  No lawyers.

10. SALZBURGERS  Protestants who were kicked out of Salzburg (present Austria) because they were not Catholic.  Started a town called Ebenezer. The name means “The Rock of Help”.  Very hard workers who kept to themselves (they spoke a different language).  Opposed slavery.  Only group successful with producing silk.

11. HIGHLAND SCOTS  Settlers from Inverness-shire in Scotland. They were members of Clan Chattan.  Brought by Captain George Dunbar (who also brought the Salzburgers).  Founded the town of Darien.  Opposed slavery.

12. MALCONTENTS  Also of Scottish decent.  Very wealthy.  Paid their own way to the colony.  Did not want to follow the trustees rules.  Wanted slavery and large amounts of land.

13.  Fort Frederica was built on the Altamaha River.  In 1740, Georgia soldiers were unsuccessful at attacking a Spanish mission.  In 1742, Spain attacked Fort Frederica.  “War of Jenkin’s Ear” – It was said that Spanish sailors cut off the ear of Robert Jenkins, a British sailor to serve as a warning to the British.  Spain was tricked and thought trading ships were war ships and thought they were outnumbered. They left the area.