Unit 3 - The Georgia Colony

The Georgia Salzburgers first arrived in the colony with support from King George II and the Georgia Trustees because the Salzburgers (SS8H2b)

• wanted to do explorations and make maps of the colony
• saw an opportunity for free farmland in the new colony
• were expelled from their homes because of their religion
• were known for the excellent military and fighting skills 

Why were the Highland Scots MOST valued when they arrived in Georgia in 1736? (SS8H2b)

• They were able to translate many different languages. 
• They were able to convert Native Americans to Christianity.
• Their military skill helped to defend the colony of Georgia. 
• Their ability to farm in swamps was needed to help feed the colony. 

The Highland Scots of Darien and the Salzburgers fought against the malcontents who wished to (SS8H2b)

• lift the ban Georgia had on slavery.
• use Georgia's farmland to grow rice
• take away land from other colonists.
• integrate Georgia and South Carolina

Which statement BEST describes the governing of colonial Georgia from 1732 to 1752? (SS8H2b)

• Georgia was considered a part of the Carolina colonies.
• The owners of the largest plantations were the governors. 
• James Oglethrope was essentially the dictator of Georgia. 
• King George II picked a board of directors to run the colony. 

In early Georgia history, John Reynolds was the first (SS8H2c)

• settler 
• explorer 
• Court Judge
• Royal Governor 

Who was the second Royal Governor of Georgia and is often credited with being the "second founder" of Georgia? (SS8H2c)

• Henry Ellis
• James Wright
• John Reynolds 
• James Oglethorpe

When Georgia was a Royal colony, how were members of the Governor's Council chosen? (SS8H2c)

• They were elected by the voters.
• They were appointed by the Royal Governor. 
• They were appointed by the King of England. 
• They were chosen by members of the Commons House of Assembly.

The government of England MOST LIKELY thought the Georgia colony would make a good military defense because (SS8H2a)

• Native Americans in Georgia could help them
• it was full of many skilled and brave soldiers
• its geography made it easy to fight there
• it could help to protect other English colonies 

As a result of James Oglethrope's determination to effect social change, (SS8H2a)

• the colony of the Carolina's was established as a proprietary colony
• thousands of Catholics were allowed to settle in the colony of Maryland
• the colony of Georgia was founded as an alternative to prison for those in debt
• it was determined that the fertile Virginia soil would be most suitable for growing tobacco

Who was the founder of the colony of Georgia?

• Tomochichi
• King George II
• Mary Musgrove
• James Olgethrope