Besides money and territory, select TWO (2) other reasons that people from England settled in the New World colonies?

Religious freedom and escape from debt.

Military training and foreign alliances.

Luxury living and royal privileges.

Political power and social status.

What was the basic goal of England's policy of mercantilism in the New World?

To make money by exporting more goods than were imported to England.

To strengthen colonial industries by limiting England’s involvement in overseas commerce.

To spread English culture by providing education and political rights to colonists.

To promote colonial independence by encouraging free trade with all nations.

How was England's goal different to Spain in the New World?

England aimed mainly to create permanent colonies and trade networks; Spain focused more on the "God, glory, and gold" approach.

England pursued religious missions above all else; Spain focused primarily on farming and trade.

England aimed mainly to extract gold and silver; Spain concentrated on peaceful settlement and commerce.

England focused on conquest and forced conversion; Spain built permanent colonies and trade networks.

What was the goal of Spain's missions along Georgia's Barrier Islands?

To convert Native Americans to Christianity and assert Spanish control over the Georgia coast.

To establish trade alliances with European settlers and develop Georgia's ports.

To protect Spanish treasure fleets and build naval bases along the Atlantic coast.

To relocate Spanish colonists and expand agricultural settlements across the islands.

Which of the following was NOT one of Spain's goals for the new world?

Establishing democratic governments

Expanding Spanish land territory

How did European nations respond after Columbus discovered the New World in 1492?

European nations competed to establish colonies, exploit resources, spread Christianity, and control trade in the New World.

European nations withdrew from overseas exploration and ended missionary efforts.

European nations formed a single peaceful government to protect Indigenous independence.

European nations ignored the New World and focused exclusively on Asian trade routes.

During the Age of Exploration, why was it difficult for Europeans to get spices and other goods from Asia?

Land trade routes were controlled by Muslims who were mostly hostile to Europeans, and sea routes were long.

Spices and other goods were rare in Asia and could only be found in Europe.

European governments had laws that prevented merchants from traveling to Asia.

Asian rulers refused to sell spices and other goods to European merchants.

What happened to James Oglethorpe and most of the original trustees after about 20 years of service in the new colony of Georgia?

Oglethorpe left Georgia, and the trustees gave up control; Georgia became a royal colony in 1752.

Oglethorpe remained in Georgia, while the trustees expanded their control over the colony.

Oglethorpe returned to England, and Georgia became a proprietary colony under new trustees.

The trustees continued governing Georgia, while Oglethorpe became its first royal governor.

Under the Charter of 1732's goal of "Defense" select TWO (2) actions that were taken to help Georgia defend Great Britain's other colonies.

Oglethorpe recruited the elite Highland Scots warriors to help defend Georgia.

Oglethorpe built forts on the Barrier Islands to help defend the colony.

England granted Oglethorpe its best warships to defend Georgia.

England provided Oglethorpe new cannons and guns to defend Georgia.

Who were the three key individuals involved in the founding of Savannah, Georgia?

James Oglethorpe, Chief Tomochichi, and Mary Musgrove

James Oglethorpe, King George II, and Hernando de Soto

Chief Tomochichi, King George II, George Washington

James Oglethorpe, Chief Tomochichi, and Benjamin Franklin

What was James Oglethorpe's primary role in the establishment of the Georgia colony?

He was essentially the leader and in charge of establishing Georgia.

He was the first royal governor of the colony.

He was a Highland Scot who defended the colony from the Spanish.

He was the chief architect who designed Savannah's grid system.

Why did Chief Tomochichi decide to ally with the British and allow colonists to settle at Yamacraw Bluff?

He believed it was the best chance for his people's survival and growth, rather than allying with the Spanish.

He was forced to by the British military and was already a wanted enemy of the Spanish.

He was offered a large sum of money by King George in exchange for the land.

He wanted to learn English and British customs and convert the Yamacraw to Christianity.

What was Mary Musgrove's crucial role in the early interactions between James Oglethorpe and Chief Tomochichi?

She served as an interpreter, bridging the language and cultural gap between them.

She was a skilled warrior of the Yamacraw who protected both groups.

She provided food and supplies to the new colonists and was Tomochichi's wife.

She worked with French architects to design the layout of the city of Savannah.

What made Savannah unique as "America's first planned city"?

It featured a grid system with wide streets, shady squares, and parks.

It was built entirely underground for defense.

All buildings were constructed from a single type of material.

It was designed to be a circular city with a central fortress.

Although the Trustees initially wanted to turn the Jews away, what made Oglethorpe change his mind and allow them to settle in Georgia?

He changed his mind after realizing the Jews' medical and winemaking skills.

He changed his mind after hearing the Jews would bring financial support to the colony.

He changed his mind after discovering the Jews had valuable farming experience.

He changed his mind after learning the Jews could provide military support for Georgia.

What were the main complaints from the Malcontents in the colony of Georgia?

They opposed the ban on slavery and the restrictions on owning land, and the ban on rum.

They opposed religious freedom and the requirement to attend Anglican services.

They opposed trade restrictions and the colony’s dependence on imported manufactured goods.

They opposed high taxes and the requirement to serve in the colonial militia.

What role did the Highland Scots provide Oglethorpe and the colony of Georgia?

They served as frontier soldiers and settlers, protecting Georgia from Spanish attacks and helping defend the colony at the Battle of Bloody Marsh.

They served as shipbuilders and fishermen, developing coastal industries and defending Georgia’s ports from French attacks.

They served as merchants and farmers, supplying Georgia with food and trade goods while avoiding military conflicts.

They worked as missionaries and teachers, converting local tribes and establishing schools throughout the Georgia colony.

Which parts of the world did Georgia's settlers mostly come from?

England, Scotland, Ireland, Wales, and other parts of Europe.

Australia, New Zealand, and several Pacific island nations.

Spain, Portugal, France, Italy, and Germany.

Which of the following was a significant contribution of the Salzburgers to the Georgia colony?

They became Georgia's top silk producers and opposed slavery.

They established the first public library in Georgia.

They introduced new military defense strategies against the Spanish.

They were the primary advocates for legalizing rum and slavery.

After the Trustee Period ended in 1753, who would run Colonial Georgia?

The British Crown, through royal governors.

The local settlers, through town councils.

The colonial assembly, through elected representatives.

The Georgia Trustees, through appointed administrators.

Which major changes occurred after the Trustee Period ended in Georgia in 1753?

Restrictions on land ownership, slavery, alcohol, and economic development were removed.

Georgia became an independent state, and land ownership restrictions continued while plantations declined.

Georgia became a royal colony, but slavery and alcohol remained banned, limiting economic development.

Georgia remained a trustee colony, while restrictions increased and plantation growth was discouraged.

Which things were banned during the Trustee Period that angered some of Georgia's early colonists, particularly the Malcontents?

Owning slaves, rum and hard liquor, and large land holdings.

Immigration, local elections, and commerce with neighboring colonies were banned.

Tobacco farming, cattle ranching, and shipbuilding were banned.

Religious worship, private education, and coastal trade were banned.

What is a common misconception about the British colony of Georgia's purpose?

It was a debtor's colony, releasing people from prison in England.

It was primarily a penal colony for violent criminals.

It was a haven for religious dissenters from other colonies.

It was established solely for the cultivation of cash crops.

Under the "Philanthropy" goal in the Charter of 1732, what were some of the benefits offered to colonists settling in Georgia?

50-500 acres of land, a year's food supply, and farming tools

Guaranteed political representation and voting rights

Exemption from all British taxes for ten years

What two specific economic activities were initially banned by the Trustees in the Georgia colony?

Tobacco cultivation and fur trading

Silk production and indigo farming

Lesson_GS_U2_American Indians, Exploration, and Colonization Lesson

41 questions

Show all answers

1.

SLIDE QUESTION

30 sec • Ungraded

2.

SLIDE QUESTION

30 sec • Ungraded

3.

SLIDE QUESTION

30 sec • Ungraded

4.

SLIDE QUESTION

30 sec • Ungraded

5.

SLIDE QUESTION

30 sec • Ungraded

6.

SLIDE QUESTION

30 sec • Ungraded

7.

SLIDE QUESTION

30 sec • Ungraded

Access all questions and much more by creating a free account

Create resources

Host any resource

Get auto-graded reports

Continue with Google

Continue with Email

Continue with Microsoft

or continue with

Facebook

Apple

Others

By signing up, you agree to our Terms of Service & Privacy Policy

Already have an account?

Similar Resources on Wayground

40 questions

French and Indian war / Albany Plan

Presentation

•

8th Grade

40 questions

Checks and Balances

Presentation

•

7th - 8th Grade

41 questions

The Judicial Branch/Supreme Court

Presentation

•

9th Grade

43 questions

History of Southwest Asia: Creation of Israel (SS7H2b)

Presentation

•

7th Grade

41 questions

Feelings/emotions in Spanish

Presentation

•

8th Grade

42 questions

Transformations

Presentation

•

8th Grade

42 questions

AKS 9B - Electromagnetic vs. Mechanical Waves

Presentation

•

8th Grade

42 questions

Latin America Map 1

Presentation

•

9th Grade

Popular Resources on Wayground

10 questions

How much do you know about our Portrait of an Eagle?

Quiz

•

10th Grade

10 questions

Fast Food Slogans

Quiz

•

6th - 8th Grade

21 questions

Continents and Oceans

Quiz

•

6th Grade

20 questions

Parts of Speech

Quiz

•

5th Grade

16 questions

Subject & Predicate

Quiz

•

5th Grade

25 questions

Multiplication Facts

Quiz

•

5th Grade

12 questions

Map Skills

Quiz

•

3rd Grade

22 questions

Continents and Oceans

Quiz

•

5th Grade

Discover more resources for Social Studies

10 questions

Exploring the Age of Exploration: Key Events and Figures

Interactive video

•

6th - 10th Grade

13 questions

13 Colonies Map Quiz

Quiz

•

6th - 8th Grade

20 questions

13 original colonies

Quiz

•

8th Grade

10 questions

Causes of the American Revolution

Quiz

•

8th Grade

10 questions

Pillars of Free Enterprise

Quiz

•

6th - 8th Grade

26 questions

QA 1 Review

Quiz

•

6th - 8th Grade

10 questions

Exploring the 13 Colonies Regions

Interactive video

•

6th - 10th Grade

3 questions

Unit 3 Road to Revolution Vocabulary

Quiz

•

8th Grade