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Georgia the Royal Colony

Authored by Maria Alvarez

Social Studies

8th Grade

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Georgia the Royal Colony
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

support mercantilism

the Yamacraw

promote philanthropy

convert the Native American

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who were the Malcontents?

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

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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?

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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.

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