WorksheetsUnit 2 Review - The Colonization of Georgia and Importance of GA's water
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 24mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
James Olgethrope MOST LIKELY came up with the idea to move English debtors to his colony in the New World because he (SS8H2a)
a)
needed many men to come and work on the land in his new colony
b)
wanted his new colony to be made entirely of people from England
c)
couldn't find anyone else who was willing to move to the new place
d)
didn't want them to suffer in the poor conditions of English prisons
2.
One of the reasons given for the colonization of Georgia was to serve as a "buffer" colony. This meant that Georgia was (SS8H2a)
a)
an outpost from which English pirates could attack Spanish galleons
b)
founded to export raw materials to England and serve as a market for English imports
c)
a colony built to give England's debtors a new start and a chance to escape English prisons
d)
a military protective zone between the English colonies and the Spanish settlement in Florida
3.
In the early and mid 1700s Mary Musgrove served as a diplomat between the British in early Savannah and what Yamacraw Indian chief? (SS8H2a)
a)
Chief Joseph
b)
Chief Tomochichi
c)
Chief Sitting Bull
d)
Chief Standing Bear
4.
James Oglethrope's hiring of Mary Musgrove had a positive impact on English and Native relations because (SS8H2a)
a)
she assembled a group of Creek Native Americans who defended her.
b)
the Native Americans did not communicate with any other Europeans.
c)
she helped to make fair trades and negotiations between the groups.
d)
the Native Americans saw her hiring as a sign of Oglethrope's good will.
5.
Tomochichi's trip to England with James Oglethrope was important because (SS8H2a)
a)
the English wanted to meet Oglethrope's Native American friends.
b)
it showed the goodwill between the Native Americans and the English.
c)
Oglethrope wanted Native Americans to act and to talk like the English.
d)
Tomochichi did not trust James Oglethrope or the English until the trip
6.
Which business person and diplomat was instrumental to the founding of the city of Savannah? (SS8H2a)
a)
Sacajawea
b)
Tomochichi
c)
Mary Musgrove
d)
James Oglethrope
7.
The Georgia Salzburgers first arrived in the colony with support from King George II and the Georgia Trustees because the Salzburgers (SS8H2b)
a)
wanted to do explorations and make maps of the colony
b)
saw an opportunity for free farmland in the new colony
c)
were expelled from their homes because of their religion
d)
were known for the excellent military and fighting skills
8.
Why were the Highland Scots MOST valued when they arrived in Georgia in 1736? (SS8H2b)
a)
They were able to translate many different languages.
b)
They were able to convert Native Americans to Christianity.
c)
Their military skill helped to defend the colony of Georgia.
d)
Their ability to farm in swamps was needed to help feed the colony.
9.
The Highland Scots of Darien and the Salzburgers fought against the malcontents who wished to (SS8H2b)
a)
lift the ban Georgia had on slavery.
b)
use Georgia's farmland to grow rice
c)
take away land from other colonists.
d)
integrate Georgia and South Carolina
10.
What is the MOST LIKELY reason the Battle of Bloody Marsh was vital to England and the English - owned colonies? (SS8H2b)
a)
The Battle of Bloody Marsh proved England was the superior military power.
b)
The battle helped to improve the relationships with local Native Americans.
c)
In the battle, Georgia settlers became a unified group that worked together.
d)
After the battle, the Spanish did not try to gain any English - owned colonies
11.
Which statement BEST describes the governing of colonial Georgia from 1732 to 1752? (SS8H2b)
a)
Georgia was considered a part of the Carolina colonies.
b)
The owners of the largest plantations were the governors.
c)
James Oglethrope was essentially the dictator of Georgia.
d)
King George II picked a board of directors to run the colony.
12.
Because of the climate in Georgia, early colonists found Georgia to be a good place for (SS8H2c)
a)
the king to reside
b)
the first American colony
c)
growing crops to send to England
d)
hiring people to work in England
13.
In early Georgia history, John Reynolds was the first (SS8H2c)
a)
settler
b)
explorer
c)
Court Judge
d)
Royal Governor
14.
Who was the second Royal Governor of Georgia and is often credited with being the "second founder" of Georgia? (SS8H2c)
a)
Henry Ellis
b)
James Wright
c)
John Reynolds
d)
James Oglethorpe
15.
What would MOST likely be a reason why slavery was banned while Georgia was a royal colony? (SS8H2c)
a)
The founders thought it was morally wrong.
b)
The early settlers called for a ban on slavery.
c)
It threaten the military security of the colony.
d)
The economy of Georgia did not benefit from slavery.
16.
In 1742, James Oglethrope helped defend Georgia from an invasion by (SS8H2a)
a)
England
b)
France
c)
Portugal
d)
Spain
17.
The government of England MOST LIKELY thought the Georgia colony would make a good military defense because (SS8H2a)
a)
Native Americans in Georgia could help them
b)
it was full of many skilled and brave soldiers
c)
its geography made it easy to fight there
d)
it could help to protect other English colonies
18.
As a result of James Oglethrope's determination to effect social change, (SS8H2a)
a)
the colony of the Carolina's was established as a proprietary colony
b)
thousands of Catholics were allowed to settle in the colony of Maryland
c)
the colony of Georgia was founded as an alternative to prison for those in debt
d)
it was determined that the fertile Virginia soil would be most suitable for growing tobacco
19.
Who was the founder of the colony of Georgia?
a)
Tomochichi
b)
King George II
c)
Mary Musgrove
d)
James Olgethrope
20.
Who granted permission to create the colony of Georgia?
a)
James Olgethrope
b)
King George II
c)
Queen Elizabeth II
d)
Tomochichi
21.
What document, signed by the king, created Georgia?
a)
Charter of 1832
b)
Charter of 1632
c)
Charter of 1732
d)
Charter of 1532
22.
According to the charter, what are the three reasons for the settlement of Georgia?
a)
philanthropy, defense, economics
b)
defense, philanthropy, natural resources
c)
philanthropy, economics, gold
d)
gold, god, glory
23.
Which of the following is a rule that the charter placed on the trustees?
a)
The colonists were not allowed to grow crops.
b)
The colonists were allowed to sell and buy alcohol.
c)
The colonists were allowed to own and sell land.
d)
The colonists were not allowed to own slaves.
24.
Who was the Native American who met the new colonists when they landed and attempted to settle?
a)
Chief Musgrove
b)
Tomochichi
c)
Chief George
d)
John Cabot
25.
What two things did the malcontents want that was NOT allowed by the trustees?
a)
slavery and natural resources
b)
ownership of land and production of silk
c)
slavery and ownership of land
d)
high land rent and natural resources
26.
What is the name of the group of colonists who complained about the rules in the Trustee Period?
a)
Salzburgers
b)
Highland Scots
c)
Yamacraw Indians
d)
Malcontents
27.
Which term means exporting more resources than importing because this brought in more money?
a)
mercantilism
b)
trading
c)
economics
d)
embargo
28.
Henry Ellis is MOST LIKELY remembered as the second founder of Georgia because he
a)
was instrumental in England’s conquest of the island of Cuba.
b)
worked to settle the land claims of Mary Musgrove Bosomworth.
c)
was an influential leader in the decision to secede from the union.
d)
established policies that influenced Georgia’s government for years.
29.
Although forbidden prior to Georgia becoming a royal colony, wealthy planters began importing slaves into the region. As a result,
a)
the number of large plantations along the sea coast grew rapidly from 1750-1775.
b)
the colony fell even further into decline and entered into an economic depression.
c)
the number of fatalities from diseases like malaria and yellow fever rose drastically.
d)
James Oglethorpe immediately declared Georgia a rebellious state and went back to England.
30.
Which fact provides the BEST evidence to support the conclusion that the royal governors were concerned with keeping the settlers happy and reducing the conflict that had emerged during the trustee
period?
period?
a)
During the royal period the colony was led by John Reynolds, Henry Ellis, and James Wright.
b)
Following the French and Indian War, the western border of the colony became the Mississippi
River.
River.
c)
During the royal period rice, indigo, and tobacco became the colony's most profitable agricultural
crops.
crops.
d)
During the royal period citizens were given the opportunity to purchase more land, and use
slaves to work the land.
slaves to work the land.
31.
Which policies would have received the MOST support from Georgia's "Malcontents"?
a)
policies that would allow trade with the Spanish in St. Augustine.
b)
policies that would prohibit settlers of the Catholic faith from settling in the colony.
c)
policies that would allow the use and manufacture of alcohol and the ownership of slaves.
d)
policies that would prohibit Creek and Cherokee Indians from owning land in the backcountry.
32.
Your Georgia Studies class is planning a field trip to visit historical sites that reflect the cultural diversity of colonial Georgia. Which suggestion would make the BEST choice for suitable destinations?
a)
Savannah and Augusta, because they were two of Georgia's earliest settlements.
b)
Ebenezer and Darien, because each town was built by immigrants to the Georgia colony.
c)
Atlanta and Macon, because they played a major role in the economy of Georgia in the colonial
era.
era.
d)
St. Simons Island and Fort Frederica, because they were the sites of decisive battles between the
Georgia colonists and the Spanish.
Georgia colonists and the Spanish.
33.
Which fact provides the BEST evidence to support the conclusion that James Oglethorpe was a progressive leader during the establishment of the Georgia colony?
a)
Oglethorpe led the Georgia militia against the Spanish at the Battle of Bloody March in June of
1742.
1742.
b)
Oglethorpe permitted Jews, Lutheran Salzburgers, and other persecuted religious
minorities to settle in Georgia.
minorities to settle in Georgia.
c)
In 1740 he assembled an invasion force consisting of Georgia militia, Indian allies, and Carolina
Rangers, and laid siege to the Spanish fortress at St. Augustine.
Rangers, and laid siege to the Spanish fortress at St. Augustine.
d)
During a visit in 1737 Oglethorpe convinced King George II to appoint him as a colonel in the army
and give him a regiment of British soldiers to take back to Georgia; he is also credited with
bringing the Scottish Highlanders to the colony.
and give him a regiment of British soldiers to take back to Georgia; he is also credited with
bringing the Scottish Highlanders to the colony.
34.
Which fact provides the BEST evidence to support the conclusion that Tomochichi played an instrumental role in the establishment of the Georgia colony?
a)
Tomochichi was the principal mediator between the Indians and the English settlers during
the first years of settlement.
the first years of settlement.
b)
Tomochichi was taken to England by colonial governor James Oglethorpe in 1734; during the visit
he met King George II at Kensington Palace.
he met King George II at Kensington Palace.
c)
When fighting erupted between the English settlers and the Spanish in 1742, Tomochichi's heir
and nephew, Tooanahowi, served in Oglethorpe's militia.
and nephew, Tooanahowi, served in Oglethorpe's militia.
d)
Tomochichi worked worked with Benjamin Ingham, a friend of John Wesley and Charles Wesley,
to create an Indian school at Irene that opened in September 1736.
to create an Indian school at Irene that opened in September 1736.
35.
If you traveled back to the Colonial Period in Georgia, which crop would you have been LEAST likely to see being grown?
a)
cotton
b)
indigo
c)
rice
d)
tobacco
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