CKLA Unit 10 Lesson 6 (Chapter 8)

What was one of the main reasons Sir George Calvert founded Maryland?

• To create a wealthy plantation economy that would rival Virginia's success

• To provide a safe haven for Catholics who faced persecution in England

• To establish trade routes with Native Americans for valuable resources

• To expand the British Empire's influence in the New World for more power

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ELA.3.R.1.1

How did the Act of Toleration impact or effect the Christians living in Maryland?

• It caused conflicts between different Christian groups, leading to divisions within the colony

• It allowed Christians to worship freely without fear of persecution or punishment

• It made Maryland less popular among settlers who wanted strict religious guidelines

• It forced everyone to follow one religion, eliminating the diversity of beliefs in the colony

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ELA.3.R.1.2

What does the founding of Maryland and Georgia reveal about the opportunities in colonial America?

• There were limited opportunities for settlers who struggled to find land and resources

• Settlers sought religious freedom and economic prospects to improve their lives

• All colonists faced the same challenges of survival and conflict with Native Americans

• Colonies were primarily military outposts meant to defend against foreign threats

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ELA.3.R.2.2

Part A: What challenges did Oglethorpe face in convincing debtors to settle in Georgia?

• Lack of interest from debtors who preferred their lives in England to an uncertain future

• Conflict with Native Americans that made the region seem dangerous for new settlers

• Insufficient resources for farming that would hinder their ability to succeed

• Poor relationships with the Spanish that created tension in the southern territories

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ELA.3.R.1.3

Part B: Which detail from the text BEST supports your answer to Part A?

• "Oglethorpe had noticed that these debtors… were often left to die in jail."

• "Many debtors preferred to serve their time in jail in England rather than face the unknown."

• "Oglethorpe worked hard to establish alliances with the Yamacraw."

• "Once they arrived, the debtors would have to build their own homes."

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ELA.3.R.1.3

Part A: How did the initial intentions for Georgia change over time?

• It became a major trade center that attracted merchants from different regions

• It shifted from being a debtor’s colony to one that used enslaved labor for plantations

• It was abandoned by settlers who could not adapt to the new environment

• It focused on farming only, without any other economic activities for growth

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ELA.3.R.1.1

Part B: Which detail from the text BEST supports your answer to Part A?

• "Georgia was even larger back then than the state of Georgia is today."

• "Although it was first decided that Georgia would be a slave-free colony, the introduction of slavery slowly began."

• "The British Parliament supported this venture by giving Oglethorpe money and ships."

• "The colonists soon found farming to be a backbreaking job."

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ELA.3.R.1.1

What does the word "inevitable" mean as used in the context of the passage?

• Uncertain and unpredictable

• Unavoidable and certain to happen

• Rare and unlikely to occur

• Dangerous and harmful

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ELA.3.V.1.3

In the context of the passage, what does the term "cash crop" refer to?

• A type of crop grown for personal use by farmers

• A crop that is sold for profit in the market

• A crop that requires large amounts of water to grow

• A crop that is used mainly for animal feed

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ELA.3.V.1.3