Georgia as a Royal Colony

What were the voting requirements in Georgia's royal government?

• Only white male citizens owning at least 50 acres of land could vote, and those owning more than 500 acres could be elected to the legislature.

• All male citizens could vote regardless of land ownership.

• Only white male citizens could vote if they were over the age of 21.

• Any citizen could vote if they paid a small tax.

What was the structure of Georgia's royal government?

• A governor, a legislature with an upper house elected by Georgians, and a lower house appointed by the king.

• A governor, a legislature with an upper house appointed by the king, and a lower house elected by Georgians.

• A council of elders, a governor, and a legislature with no elected members.

• A governor, a single house legislature, and a judicial system appointed by the governor.

Who was Georgia's final royal governor and what was his impact?

• James Wright, who negotiated treaties with the Creek Indians, leading to Georgia's rapid growth and prosperity.

• John Reynolds, who focused on military defense and trade regulations.

• Henry Ellis, who implemented strict laws against piracy and smuggling.

• James Oglethorpe, who established the colony and its initial governance.

What power did the king or governor have over Georgia's legislature?

• They could veto any law passed by the legislature.

• They could create new laws without approval.

• They could dissolve the legislature at any time.

• They could appoint judges without any restrictions.

Who succeeded John Reynolds as governor and what were his contributions?

• Henry Ellis, who served from 1757 to 1760, worked well with the legislature and American Indians, teaching colonists about governance, budget, taxes, and defense.

• James Wright, who focused on expanding trade and improving relations with Native Americans.

• John Houstoun, who emphasized military defense and land grants to settlers.

• Lyman Hall, who was known for his efforts in education and infrastructure development.

Who was Georgia's first royal governor and what were his challenges?

• John Reynolds, who faced conflicts with the colonial legislature, leading to his removal.

• James Oglethorpe, who successfully established peace with the Native Americans.

• William McIntosh, who promoted agricultural development in Georgia.

• Henry Ellis, who expanded trade relations with other colonies.

How did Georgia's economy rely on slave labor?

• Colonists used slaves to cultivate rice and other crops, leading to a drastic increase in the enslaved African population.

• Slaves were primarily used for domestic work and not for agricultural purposes.

• The economy was based on trade with Europe, which did not involve slave labor.

• Georgia's economy was largely dependent on free labor from immigrants.

What were some of Georgia's successful cash crops?

• Tobacco, rye, wheat, peas

• Cotton, barley, oats, and rice

• Tobacco, corn, and indigo

• Soybeans, sugarcane, and coffee

What changes occurred in Georgia after it became a royal colony?

• Restrictions on land ownership and slavery were removed, leading to economic prosperity.

• The population decreased significantly due to migration.

• Colonists were prohibited from cultivating rice and tobacco.

• The colony was governed by a council of elected officials.

What happened in 1752 regarding Georgia's governance?

• The Charter of 1732 was renewed, allowing the Trustees to continue governing the colony.

• The Charter of 1732 expired, and the Trustees surrendered control of the colony to the King, making Georgia a royal colony.

• Georgia was granted independence from British rule, becoming a self-governing colony.

• The Trustees established a new charter that expanded the colony's territory.