Mrs. Williams SS8H2 Test Review

Why were Jews allowed to settle in Georgia?

• They were experts at growing mulberry trees and could help with silk production.

• They agreed to convert to Christianity.

• One of the Jewish settlers was a doctor and could help colonists who were sick.

• They would be able to protect the colonists from Native American attacks.

Which of the following is NOT a reason why the 21 Trustees believed the Salzburgers would make good members of the Georgia colony?

• They were against slavery.

• They were peaceful.

• They were known as fierce (strong) soldiers.

• They were hard working.

Why were the Highland Scots allowed to settle in Georgia during the Trustee period?

• they were Catholics escaping religious persecution.

• they were related to James Oglethorpe

• they were in favor of slavery

• they were skilled soldiers and could defend the colony.

Which of the following describes one success of the Georgia colony?

• The Mississippian Indians became Catholics.

• Colonists defeated a Spanish invasion from Florida.

• British prisons became less crowded due to immigration to Georgia.

• Colonists produced all the wine and silk the British wanted.

Tomochichi, chief of the Yamacraw Indians, believed an alliance with the English provided him and his people the best chance for survival. What was Tomochichi's role in the founding of Georgia/

• He led attacks on the English settlements in Georgia.

• He taught the English settlers how to survive in the new world.

• He was an advisor to Oglethorpe and gave the colonists land.

• He was a spiritual leader to Oglethorpe and the colonists.

• Slavery was allowed in the Georgia Colony.

• Alcohol was allowed in the Georgia Colony.

• More Georgia colonists could own land.

Which heading below would support the statements above support?

• Laws the Trustees wanted for Georgia

• How Georgia changed when it became a royal colony.

• King George II's rules from the Charter of 1732

• none of the choices would be correct.

According to the Charter of 1732, all of the following were rules the colonists had to follow EXCEPT for one. Which one did they NOT have to follow?

• Allowed to sell land and pass land down to a female

  heir - family member

• Banned liquor dealers, lawyers, and Catholics.

• Must defend the colony and grow mulberry trees.

• Forbade rum (alcohol) and slavery

Who served as an interpreter between Oglethorpe and Tomichichi?

• Nancy Hart

• Mary Musgrove

• Pocohontas

• Rebecca Felton

All of the following were reasons for the settlement of the Georgia colony EXCEPT....

• Education

• Philanthropy

• Defense

• Economoics

The Salzburgers came to Georgia to escape religious persecution.

• True

• False