Understanding the Charter of 1732 AKS32a

What year was the Charter that established the colony of Georgia granted?

• 1607

• 1732

• 1776

• 1492

Which of the following was NOT a reason for the settlement of Georgia according to the Charter of 1732?

• Philanthropy

• Economics

• Defense

• Religious freedom

Who was the main founder of the Georgia colony?

• James Oglethorpe

• John Smith

• William Penn

• Roger Williams

Which group was intended to benefit from the philanthropic goals of the Georgia settlement?

• Wealthy landowners

• Debtors and the poor

• Spanish settlers

• Native Americans

What economic activity was encouraged in the early Georgia colony to help it become self-sufficient?

• Gold mining

• Silk production

• Shipbuilding

• Whale hunting

How did the Charter of 1732 aim to protect the British colonies from Spanish Florida?

• By building a wall

• By establishing a military buffer zone

• By signing a peace treaty

• By relocating the Spanish

Which of the following best describes the relationship between the Georgia settlers and Native Americans as a result of the Charter of 1732?

• Immediate conflict and war

• Initial cooperation and trade

• Complete isolation

• Forced relocation of all Native Americans

Explain how the philanthropic goals of the Georgia colony influenced its early laws and social structure.

• The colony banned slavery and limited land ownership to promote equality.

• The colony encouraged large plantations and slave labor.

• The colony allowed only wealthy investors to settle.

• The colony focused solely on military training.

Compare the economic motivations for the settlement of Georgia with those of another British colony. What similarities or differences can you identify?

• Both focused on gold mining as the main economic activity.

• Georgia emphasized silk and wine production, while colonies like Virginia focused on tobacco.

• Both banned all forms of trade with Native Americans.

• Georgia and Massachusetts both relied on fishing as their main industry.

Why was South Carolina so pleased to have Georgia become Great Britain’s thirteenth colony?

• Georgia provided a buffer between South Carolina and the Spanish 
• Georgia offered two more ports from which to export goods to Great Britain.
• Georgia attracted the Indians who were  attacking South Carolina.
• Georgia would serve as South Carolina's colony.