Georgia's Transition to Royal Colony AKS32D

Which of the following was NOT allowed during Georgia's time as a trustee colony?

• Slavery

• Alcohol

• Large land ownership

• All of the above

Who had the authority to govern Georgia after it became a royal colony?

• Trustees

• Royal Governor

• Local Merchants

• Native Leaders

What was a major change in land ownership when Georgia transitioned from a trustee colony to a royal colony?

• Land could only be owned by women

• Land ownership was limited to 50 acres

• Restrictions on land ownership were removed, allowing larger plantations

• Land was only given to Native Americans

Which economic activity became more prominent in Georgia after the introduction of slavery as a royal colony?

• Mining

• Plantation agriculture

• Shipbuilding

• Fur trading

How did the government structure change when Georgia became a royal colony?

• It became a democracy

• It was ruled by a royal governor appointed by the king

• It was governed by a council of merchants

• It remained under trustee control

Compare the regulations on alcohol between the trustee and royal periods in Georgia.

• Alcohol was banned during the trustee period but allowed during the royal period

• Alcohol was always allowed

• Alcohol was banned in both periods

• Alcohol was only allowed for government officials

Which of the following best describes the impact of slavery on Georgia's economy after it became a royal colony?

• It had no impact

• It led to a decline in agricultural production

• It allowed for the growth of large plantations and increased economic prosperity

• It caused the colony to become less competitive

Explain how the change in land ownership policies affected social structure in Georgia after it became a royal colony.

• It led to more equal distribution of wealth

• It allowed wealthy individuals to acquire large tracts of land, increasing social inequality

• It had no effect on society

• It made everyone a landowner

Analyze how the transition to a royal colony might have influenced the daily lives of ordinary settlers in Georgia.

• Settlers experienced more freedom in economic activities and social mobility due to relaxed restrictions

• Settlers lost all their land and rights

• Settlers were forced to leave the colony

• Settlers had to follow stricter rules than before

Evaluate the overall impact of the transition from trustee to royal colony on Georgia’s development. Which statement best summarizes this impact?

• The transition slowed economic growth and limited social change

• The transition led to increased economic growth, expanded land ownership, and greater reliance on slavery

• The transition had no significant effect on the colony

• The transition resulted in stricter social and economic controls