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Trustee's Georgia

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Why was Georgia considered a buffer colony?
a)
to provide military protection between English and Spainish
b)
to have a colony for the poor
c)
to have an outpost for pirates to find shelter
d)
to have new farms to grow new crops 
2.

What was one of the main reasons King George II wanted the colony of Georgia?

a)

to help pay royal debts

b)

to civilize the native Indians

c)

to release debtors from prison

d)

to obtain raw goods to increase exports which would allow for balanced trade policy

3.

Which of the following was NOT a reason for settling Georgia?

a)

Philanthropy/ Charity

b)

Defense

c)

Economics/ Mercantilism

d)

Religious Freedom

4.
How long was the Charter for Georgia supposed to last?
a)
12 years
b)
20 years
c)
21 years
d)
15 years
5.

Which of the following was not a rule outline by the trustees for the colony of Georgia?

a)

No slavery

b)

No rum

c)

No religious ceremonies

d)

No land sales

6.
Who was in charge of Georgia during the Trustee period? 
a)
Oglethorpe and the Trustees
b)
King James II
c)
James Wright
d)
Henry Ellis
7.

Who was the translator and interpreter between the Georgia settlers and the Yamacraw Indian tribe?

a)

Mary Musgrove

b)

Pocohontas

c)

Tomochichi

d)

James Wright

8.

Why did James Oglethorpe suggest forming a colony for the poor?

a)

England wanted to get rid of its debtors permanently

b)

The homeless were already in the "New World" so why not add more

c)

Oglethorpe had a close friend who died in debtors prison

d)

The poor deserved to be poor

9.
What was the name of the Creek chief who allowed Oglethorpe to settle in Georgia?
a)
Osceola
b)
Mcintosh
c)
Tomochichi
d)
Geronimo
10.

Tomochichi helped Oglethorpe build the city of _______________

a)

Atlanta

b)

Savannah

c)

Chattanooga

d)

Augusta

11.
What was the name given to the German settlers who were excellent producers of silk?
a)
Moravians
b)
Highland Scots
c)
Salzburgers
d)
Malcontents
12.

Which statement would a Malcontent most likely have said?

a)

If I own the land, then I should be able to sell the land to who I want.

b)

Slavery is wrong and I do not need slaves.

c)

I believe that Oglethorpe and the Trustee are doing a great job.

d)

I am thankful that there is not rum allowed in the colony.

13.
Which group of people were looking for religious freedom and started the town of New Ebenezer?
a)
Highland Scots
b)
Salzburgers
c)
Malcontnets
d)
Trustees
14.
Which group of people settled in Darien, were brave soldiers, and defeated the Spainish at the Battle of Bloody Marsh?
a)
Highland Scots
b)
Salzburgers
c)
Malcontents
d)
Trustees
15.
What group came to Georgia for religious freedom and saved lives because one of them was a doctor?
a)
Salzburgers
b)
Malcontents
c)
Jews
d)
Highland Scots