Georgia the Royal Colony

What were England's reasons for the creation of the colony of Georgia?

• Economics, defense, and philanthropy

• God, gold, and glory

• Economics, religious freedom, and democracy

• Fur trading, global expansion, influence

The English were motivated to explore North America because they wanted to

• support mercantilism

• the Yamacraw

• promote philanthropy

• convert the Native American

Who were the Malcontents?

• Happy campers
• Colonists who protested the Trustees' rules
• A regiment of British soldiers
• Protestant refugees from Germany

Why did General Oglethorpe recruit the Highland Scots to settle in Georgia?

• He loved bagpipe music
• The Scots wore awesome clothes
• They were highly skilled, well organized fighters.
• Their food is great! Every had haggis?

All the Royal Governors of Georgia were

• retired soldiers
• elected for two year terms in office
• required by law to work with the General Assembly
• appointed by the King of England

What is the main difference between a trustee colony and a royal colony?

• Trustee colony is run by a group of trustees, but a royal colony is governed by the people

• Royal colony is controlled by the king, but a trustee colony is controlled by the governor

• Royal colony is governed directly by the king, and a trustee colony is governed by elected representatives.

• Trustee colony is run by a board of trustees, and a royal colony is governed directly by the king who appoints a governor.

Why did the Trustees return the colony to the King of England?

• The Trustees were disappointed with the economic success of the colony

• It was weak and caused several serious conflicts with Spain.

• The Trustees were frustrated with the colonists.

• The Trustees were upset with lack of interest in hard liquor.

When Jewish settlers arrived in the Georgia colony Oglethorpe allowed them to stay becuase

• They were good people.

• They believed in slavery.

• They had a doctor that could help the sick colonists.

• They wanted to fight the Spanish

Why did many Georgia colonists want to own slaves?

• They believed having slaves would allow them to more become more successful and wealthy

• They wanted slaves to work in the fields so the colonists would have more time to focus on politics

• They needed more slaves to grow mulberry trees.

When Georgia was a Royal colony, the colonial legislature consisted of

• unicameral legislature known as the General Assembly.

• panel of twelve legislators appointed by the King of England.

• lower house known as the House of Representatives and an upper house called the Senate.

• lower house known as the Commons House of Assembly and an upper house called the Governor's Council.