Primary Source: Johann Martin Boltzius

Describe the role of Pastor Boltzius in the Ebenezer community.

According to Boltzius’s diary, what was the main reason the rice crop did not do well in 1735?

• The seed was of poor quality

• It was eaten by wild animals

• There was a lack of rain for too long a period

• The Salzburgers did not follow planting instructions

What does the entry from February 17, 1736, reveal about the Salzburgers’ situation with land?

• They were given the most fertile land in Georgia

• They freely chose the location of their settlement

• They were assigned land that others did not want

• They purchased their land from Native Americans

Which of the following best describes the Salzburgers’ religious commitment according to the August 14, 1737 entry?

• They stopped attending sermons due to fever

• They ignored religion during times of illness

• They remained committed, even attending while sick

• They only prayed at home when they had fevers