WorksheetsTrustee's Georgia
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 30mins
What was one of the main reasons King George II wanted the colony of Georgia?
to help pay royal debts
to civilize the native Indians
to release debtors from prison
to obtain raw goods to increase exports which would allow for balanced trade policy
Which of the following was NOT a reason for settling Georgia?
Philanthropy/ Charity
Defense
Economics/ Mercantilism
Religious Freedom
Which of the following was not a rule outline by the trustees for the colony of Georgia?
No slavery
No rum
No religious ceremonies
No land sales
Who was the translator and interpreter between the Georgia settlers and the Yamacraw Indian tribe?
Mary Musgrove
Pocohontas
Tomochichi
James Wright
Why did James Oglethorpe suggest forming a colony for the poor?
England wanted to get rid of its debtors permanently
The homeless were already in the "New World" so why not add more
Oglethorpe had a close friend who died in debtors prison
The poor deserved to be poor
Tomochichi helped Oglethorpe build the city of _______________
Atlanta
Savannah
Chattanooga
Augusta
Which statement would a Malcontent most likely have said?
If I own the land, then I should be able to sell the land to who I want.
Slavery is wrong and I do not need slaves.
I believe that Oglethorpe and the Trustee are doing a great job.
I am thankful that there is not rum allowed in the colony.
