Exploration and Colonization of Georgia

What native era/time period was present when European explorers first arrived to what would become the USA?

• Paleo

• Archaic

• Woodland

• Mississippian

What does the word NOMADIC mean?

• stable - lived in one area permanently

• Roaming - moved from place to place

What motivated De Soto and most European explorers?

• power and wealth

• spreading faith

• naming new continents

• following the yellow brick road

Who is considered the "founder" of Georgia because he had the idea for the 13th colony and got it approved by King George II?

• Tomochichi

• John Musgrove

• King George II

• James Edward Oglethorpe

Which was NOT a reason for GA's creation?

• Defense/Buffer - protect the other 12 colonies from the Spanish in Florida and the French out west

• Charity/Philanthropy - to give a new start to the worthy poor of England

• Mercantilism - to produce WRIST (raw materials) to send to England where they would make them into finished products to sell to other countries

• Utopia - a perfect place to live where everyone is equally wealthy and cared for

Who provided Oglethorpe and the colonists land on which to build their city?

• De Soto - Spain

• Wanatoobi - Cherokee

• Tomochichi - Yamacraw, Creek

• Big Bertha - the owner of all land in America

Why was the land by the Savannah River a GOOD location for the Georgia colony?

• Yamacraw Bluff was a high risen area where they could shoot down approaching enemy ships.

• Yamacraw Bluff would be a good area to irrigate from the low river.

• The Savannah River being brackish (a mix of salt and fresh water) would not be a good source of water to drink.

• It was right next door to the French in Louisiana.

Why was Mary Musgrove the ideal translator for Oglethorpe to communicate with Chief Tomochichi?

• She was part Creek and part white so she looked more like the Yamacraw but spoke both languages fluently.

• Her husband asked Oglethorpe to take her for the job.

• She was an orphan who needed care so Oglethorpe took her in and gave her a job.

• She was a Native warrior so she could intimidate the Yamacraw to befriend the colonists.

A group of Jews arrived and settled at New Ebenezer. Why were they allowed to join Georgia?

• they were seeking religious freedom and had a doctor to help with Georgia's medical crisis

• they were a version of Catholics

• they paid to stay in Georgia

A group of Highland Scots arrived to GA and settled in Darien. What assistance did they provide the colony?

• They helped with Philanthropy by creating the Red Cross.

• They helped with Defense by fighting in the War of Jenkins Ear (specifically the Battle of Bloody Marsh) where they helped to push the Spanish back.

• They helped with Mercantilism by teaching Georgians how to grow tobacco.

• They ran the mission at Guale for the Spanish.