Colonial GA

Which of the following was not a reason why European countries settled in North America?

• conquering Native Americans
• gain religious freedom
• search for wealth
• make a better life

According to Georgia's charter, the trustees WERE allowed to

• make rules/ regulations for the colonists to follow
• make a profit from their work in Georgia
• hold political office in Georgia
• own land in Georgia

How did the colonies benefit Great Britain economically?

• The colonies manufactured goods for Great Britain
• The colonies became major cities for Great Britain
• The colonies traded with one another for expensive goods and services
• the colonies exported raw materials to Great Britain to manufacture into finished goods

An economic system where colonies provided raw materials for the mother country, and the mother country provided finished products for the colonies or world markets

• free trade
• mercantilism
• merchandising
• trade tarriffs

As a member of Parliament, Oglethorpe was active in bringing about reforms in England's

• postal system
• school system
• prison system
• educational system

What are some of the goods Oglethorpe promised would be produced in Georgia?

• Dyes, Furniture, Cotton
• Dyes, Silk, Wine
• Corn,Silk,Wine
• Tools,Cotton,Rice

savannah is located on a sandy bluff know as

• Tomochichi Bluff
• Ebenezer Bluff
• Darien Bluff
• Yamacraw Bluff

Why did James Oglethorpe suggest forming a colony for the poor?

• England wanted to get rid of debtors permanantly
• Oglethorpe had a friend who died in debtors prison
• the homeless would readily come to the New World
• the poor were mostly well educated people who had fallen on hard times

Which of the following was NOT a reason to settle Georgia?

• defend the border against the Spanish
• a haven for debtors
• trade, land, and power for Great Britain
• a shorter trade route to the West Indies

According to its charter, which group WAS ALLOWED to settle in Georgia?

• slaves
• lawyers
• liquor dealers
• methodists