Diverse Settlers in Colonial Georgia AKS32c

Which group of settlers in Georgia during the Trustee Period was known for their strong military skills and settled in Darien?

• Jews

• Salzburgers

• Highland Scots

• Malcontents

What was the main complaint of the Malcontents during the Trustee Period in Georgia?

• Lack of religious freedom

• Ban on slavery and land ownership restrictions

• Poor farming conditions

• High taxes

Which group contributed to the establishment of the town of Ebenezer in Georgia?

• Jews

• Salzburgers

• Highland Scots

• Malcontents

The first Jewish settlers in Georgia were primarily involved in which activity?

• Farming rice

• Practicing medicine and trade

• Building forts

• Raising cattle

Describe one way in which the Salzburgers contributed to the economic development of colonial Georgia.

Explain how the Highland Scots’ settlement in Georgia differed from that of the Salzburgers.

In what way did the grievances of the Malcontents impact the policies of the Georgia Trustees?

Compare the motivations for settlement between the Jews and the Salzburgers in Georgia during the Trustee Period.

Using evidence, evaluate how the presence of diverse groups like the Jews, Salzburgers, Highland Scots, and Malcontents influenced the development of Georgia during the Trustee Period.

• They all had the same impact on Georgia’s development.

• Their unique backgrounds and contributions led to economic, social, and political changes in the colony.

• Only the Highland Scots influenced Georgia’s development.

• The Malcontents prevented any progress in Georgia.

Identify and explain two similarities and two differences among the Jews, Salzburgers, Highland Scots, and Malcontents who settled in Georgia during the Trustee Period.