Who is James Oglethorpe?

1. What trait is being described by the quote?

“I remember how he did not build himself a house until everyone else had one.”

• patience

• compassion

• honesty

• civility

2. Which of the following is one way James Oglethorpe showed compassion?

• He created a language for his people. 

• He created a trading post for Georgia residents. 

• He created the city of Savannah for his rich friends. 

• He created the Georgia colony for the poor in England. 

How did James Oglethorpe demonstrate trustworthiness?

• James Oglethorpe opened a trading post. 

• James Oglethorpe led Georgia for the king. 

• James Oglethorpe helped translate for others. 

• James Oglethorpe helped himself before others.  

4. What positive citizenship trait did Oglethorpe demonstrate by taking Chief Tomochichi and Mary Musgrove to England to meet King George II?

• Civility

• Honesty

• Patience

• Compassion

5. A lot of trees had to be cut down to build Savannah.  What citizenship trait did Oglethorpe have to demonstrate while waiting to start building?

• Honor

• Civility

• Patience

• Compassion