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1st Semester Interim Review

Total questions: 149

Worksheet time: 2hrs 4mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
This document granted the land for the colony to the Trustees
a)
Charter of 1732
b)
Charter of Malcontent
c)
Charter of 1733
d)
Charter of 1738
2.
One of the reasons the colony of Georgia was created was to be a military defense or _______ colony.
a)
Fence
b)
Border
c)
Barrier
d)
Buffer
3.
Each colonist was given _______ acres of land.
a)
50
b)
500
c)
30
d)
5
4.

What were England's reasons for the creation of the colony of Georgia?

a)

Economics, defense, and philanthropy

b)

God, gold, and glory

c)

Economics, religious freedom, and democracy

d)

Fur trading, global expansion, influence

5.

The king of England during the time of colonial Georgia

a)

George

b)

James

c)

Jeff

d)

Fredrick

6.

The economic policy in which a country exports (sells) more than it imports (buys)

a)

mercantilism

b)

yeomanism

c)

philanthropy

d)

applied economics

7.

An individual or organization that holds or manages and invests assets (property) for the benefit of another

a)

royal governor

b)

royal manager

c)

trustee

d)

philanthropist

8.

The time period when Georgia was governed by the trustees (1732-1751)

a)

Royal Governor Period

b)

Colonial Period

c)

Royal Manager Period

d)

Trustee Period

9.

The time period when Georgia was governed by the trustees (1732-1751)

a)

Royal Governor Period

b)

Colonial Period

c)

Royal Manager Period

d)

Trustee Period

10.

The French and Indian War last seven long years. What was the outcome?

a)

England lost control of its colonies to the French.

b)

Native Americans were moved to Canada.

c)

England won but accrued a large amount of debt.

d)

Americans had to learn to speak French.

11.

What did the Proclamation Line of 1763 prohibit settlers from doing?

a)

They could not grow tobacco and rice in the mountains.

b)

Colonist were not allowed to move west of the Appalachian Mountains.

c)

Settlers were not allowed to play musical instruments.

d)

Settlers could not own more than 100 acres of land.

12.

How did Britain plan to solve the issue of war debt? How were they going to pay for the war?

a)

Ask British citizens to donate to the war effort.

b)

Make the French pay for it.

c)

Tax the colonists.

d)

Search for gold.

13.

The British government taxed colonists when the bought newspapers, playing cards and legal documents. What was this called?

a)

The Sugar Tax

b)

The Big Mistake Tax

c)

The Stamp Act

d)

The Intolerable Acts

14.

Button Gwinnett, George Walton, and ________________ were the three signers of the Declaration of Independence from Georgia.

a)

Lyman Hall

b)

James Wright

c)

Thomas Jefferson

d)

James Oglethorpe

15.

Which important document announced that the American colonies no longer wished to be part of the British empire?

a)

the Mayflower Compact

b)

the Emancipation Proclamation

c)

the Articles of Confederation

d)

the Declaration of Independence

16.

The Declaration of Independence is divided into 3 parts. Which is the correct order for the parts of the document?

a)

Preamble, Grievances, Declaration

b)

Grievance, Preamble, Declaration

c)

Grievance, Declaration, Preamble

17.
Why did Patriots want independence from Great Britain?
a)
They wanted to be ruled by France
b)
The British wanted to capture Harry Potter
c)
They felt the taxes were unfair
d)
The British lost the French and Indian War
18.
The term "loyalist"' describes
a)
Colonist who supported the British
b)
Colonist who supported the tories
c)
Colonist who supported the patriots
d)
Colonist who supported the falcons
19.
How did the Battle of Kettle Creek turn out.  Who won?
a)
Nobody it was a stalemate
b)
A Patriot victory
c)
A British victory
d)
A Spanish victory
20.
The Siege of Savannah was a failure for the...
a)
British
b)
Patriots and French
c)
Spanish
d)
Spanish and French
21.
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
a)
Button Gwinnett
b)
Benjamin Franklin
c)
Thomas Jefferson
d)
James Oglethorpe
22.
What were the Sons of Liberty called in Georgia?
a)
Loyalist
b)
Tories
c)
Red Coats
d)
Liberty Boys
23.

Who was the British king during the American Revolution?

a)

George Washington

b)

King George III

c)

King Henry VII

d)

King Edward

24.

What advantages did the colonial militia have over the British? (Choose all correct answers.)

a)

They knew the geography better.

b)

They had strong leaders.

c)

They had more money and weapons.

d)

They were determined to win their freedom.

25.
This decree by King George the III moved Georgia’s boundary to the St. Mary’s River and forbade (prohibited) colonists from moving west of the Appalachian Mountains.
a)
The Line of Demarcation 1773
b)
The Proclamation of 1763
c)
The Treaty of Tordesillas 1770
26.

Why was the victory at the Battle of Kettle Creek so important for the Patriots?

a)

It was the first victory for the Patriots.

b)

It gave the Patriots the rights to Florida, where they built new forts.

c)

It gave the Loyalists an excuse to go back to England and never come back again.

d)

It gave the Patriots a boost in moral as well as much needed supplies.

27.
How did the Proclamation of 1763 impact the colonies?
a)
It required them to pay extra taxes and fees to France
b)
It prevented them from trading with Indian tribes. 
c)
It required them to house British Soldiers in their homes.
d)
It prevented them from expanding westward. 
28.

Which of the following was NOT one of the 3 parts of the Declaration of Independence?

a)

Preamble, introduction that explains the documents purpose.

b)

List of Grievances, a list of complaints the colonists had towards the King

c)

Glossary, list of terms used in the document and their definitions

d)

Declaration, formal statement of the colonies separating from Great Britain

29.

Which is something a Loyalist might say:

a)

"Colonists should govern themselves"

b)

"We must obey the King!"

c)

"No taxation without representation"

d)

"I want to be free from Great Britain"

30.

This part of the Declaration of Independence is in the beginning and explains why the document is being written:

a)

Preamble

b)

Declaration

c)

Grievances

d)

Independence

31.

This part of the Declaration of Independence states the reasons of harm or suffering (usually in a list)

a)

Preamble

b)

Grievances

c)

Declaration

d)

Independence

32.

This battle was fought between the British and colonists; the Patriots won.

a)

Battle of Kettle Creek

b)

Battle of Kennesaw Mountain

c)

Siege of Savannah

d)

Battle of Kennell Creek

33.
To Great Britain, the signing of the Declaration of Independence was
a)
an act of loyalty.
b)
an act of treason.
c)
an act of bravery.
d)
an act of insanity.
34.
According to the Declaration of Independence, what truth was "self-evident"?
a)
All men are created equal
b)
Rights are given by good kings
c)
Government exists to protect us from ourselves
d)
Only a democracy can protect our rights
35.
According to the Declaration of Independence, where does government get its power?
a)
From the King
b)
From the Supreme Court
c)
From God
d)
From the people
36.
Why was the Declaration of Independence written?
a)
To stop taxes from the British Empire.
b)
To make a United States army.
c)
To gain independence from the British Empire
d)
To install their own king in America
37.
Why is July 4, 1776 an important date in U.S. history?
a)
Common Sense was published.
b)
The Olive Branch Petition sent to King George III.
c)
The American Revolution ends.
d)
The Declaration of Independence is signed.
38.
Who wrote a pamphlet called "Common Sense"?
a)
George Washington
b)
Thomas Paine
c)
Thomas Jefferson
d)
Patrick Henry
39.
What are the principles expressed in the Declaration of Independence?
a)
All men are created equal, all men have the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, government gets its power from the people
b)
The only rightful purpose of government is to protect our basic rights and having a monarchy is an unnatural way to select a leader
c)
It needed to be explained and justified to the world why we were declaring our independence from Great Britain.
d)
King George III created an absolute tyranny and the Declaration of Independence proves that
40.

What was the main weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

a)

the federal government was too weak

b)

It had no legislative branch

c)

The judicial was too powerful

d)

The executive was too powerful

41.
A weakness of the Articles of Confederation is that it had __________ . 
a)
only an executive branch
b)
only a legislative branch
c)
only a judicial branch
d)
an executive and legislative branch
42.
One major problem with the Articles of Confederation is that Congress could not ______ the citizens to raise money.
a)
tax
b)
ask
c)
demand
d)
force
43.
Who had more power under the Articles of Confederation?
a)
Federal Government
b)
State Governments
c)
Individual people
d)
States with larger populations
44.
Americans were afraid that a __?__ would lead to tyranny, or oppressive rule.
a)
strong state government
b)
weak government
c)
strong central government
d)
legslature
45.

The Articles of Confederation made our country _________

a)

Strong

b)

Weak

c)

Powerful

d)

normal

46.

Because this branch was missing under the Articles of Confederation the government had no power to enforce its laws?

a)

Judicial

b)

Legislative

c)

Executive

d)

Congress

47.
a)

Federal System of Government

b)

Weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation

c)

Weaknesses of the Declaration of Independence

d)

Weaknesses of the U.S. Constitution

48.
What is the name of the first written plan of government in America?
a)
Constitution
b)
Treaty of Paris
c)
Declaration of Independence
d)
Articles of Confederation
49.
In order to change (amend) the Articles of Confederation,  __________ out of 13 states had to agree. 
a)
9
b)
10
c)
13
d)
15
50.
In the Articles of Confederation, where was most of the government power placed?
a)
The States
b)
The National Government
c)
The Continental Congress
d)
The Legislative Branch
51.

What is one reason Americans wanted to change the Articles of Confederation?

a)

Because they wanted to copy the French.

b)

They didn't want the government to have only 1 branch.

c)

National government was weak and couldn't collect taxes from the states.

d)

State government was weak and unsuccessful.

52.
The weaknesses of the Articles of the Confederation led to an effort to create a new _____________.
a)
Proclamation of 1763
b)
Constitution
c)
Declaration of Independence
d)
Treaty of Paris 1783
53.
The ________ Branch of government is lead by the president and enforces the laws.
a)
Judicial
b)
Executive
c)
Legislative
d)
Bicameral
54.
Congress never had any money because under the Articles they did NOT have the power to ____.
a)
print money
b)
sell items to other countries
c)
tax
d)
spend money
55.

The Articles created a _____ national government.

a)

strong

b)

weak

56.
Which branch of the government makes the laws?
a)
Legislative 
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial 
57.
Why was anti-British sentiment less popular in Georgia than in other colonies?
a)
Georgia had more British settlers than other colonies.
b)
Georgia was the youngest colony and needed more support from the mother country.
c)
Georgia had a much smaller population and didn't have enough people to send to war.
d)
James Wright and Elijah Clarke were good friends. 
58.
The Georgians who signed the Declaration of Independence were…
a)
William Few, Lyman Hall, and Elijah Clarke.
b)
William Baldwin, John Hancock, and Robert Morris.
c)
George Walton, Button Gwinnett, and Lyman Hall.
d)
John Hancock, John Adams, and George Walton.
59.

In which nation is Georgia located?

a)

North America

b)

Canada

c)

United States of America

d)

Northern and Western

60.
On which continent is Georgia located?
a)
South America
b)
North America
c)
Europe
d)
Africa
61.

Which hemispheres will you find Georgia in?

a)

Northern and Eastern

b)

Southern and Northern

c)

Southern and Eastern

d)

Northern and Western

62.
Which region of the United States is Georgia located?
a)
Northeastern
b)
Northwestern
c)
Southeastern
d)
Southwestern
63.
Hikers and tourists are attracted to this region that is home to Brasstown Bald and the beginning of the Appalachian Trail
a)
Blue Ridge
b)
Valley and Ridge
c)
Appalachian Plateau
d)
Piedmont
64.
Farming, textiles, and mining are the main industries in this region of high ridges and narrow valleys
a)
Coastal Plain
b)
Piedmont
c)
Valley and Ridge
d)
Appalachian Plateau
65.
The smallest region of Georgia, featuring caves, canyons, and a Civil War battlefield; also known as the "TAG corner."
a)
Appalachian Plateau
b)
Valley and Ridge
c)
Blue Ridge
d)
Coastal Plain
66.
The most populated region in Georgia known for its granite and red clay.
a)
Coastal Plain
b)
Piedmont
c)
Valley and Ridge
d)
Blue Ridge
67.
The most populated region in Georgia known for its granite and red clay.
a)
Coastal Plain
b)
Piedmont
c)
Valley and Ridge
d)
Blue Ridge
68.
Georgia's deepwater ports are found in this region where peanuts, peacans, cotton, and Vidalia onions are grown.
a)
Piedmont
b)
Appalachian Plateau
c)
Blue Ridge
d)
Coastal Plain
69.
Which physical feature of Georgia is an area that features a rapid drop in elevation and the point where two regions meet?
a)
Appalachian Mountains
b)
Savannah River
c)
the Fall Line
d)
Chattahoochee River
70.
Which physical feature is a mountain chain that stretches from Georgia to Maine?
a)
Smoky Mountains
b)
Rocky Mountains
c)
Blue Ridge Mountains
d)
Appalachian Mountains
71.
Which physical feature is an important source of water for the state that forms part of the border between Georgia and Alabama?
a)
Chattahoochee
b)
Coosa
c)
Flint
d)
Savannah
72.
Which physical feature forms most of the border between Georgia and South Carolina, used for trade, and home to Georgia's deepwater ports?
a)
Chattahoochee
b)
Savannah
c)
Ogeechee
d)
Altamaha
73.
Which of the following is NOT an impact of climate on Georgia's economic development?
a)
tourists can enjoy hiking and beaches
b)
industries such as textiles and lumber benefit from rapid re-growth of crops
c)
tourists can enjoy year-round skiing in the mountains
d)
attracts businesses and industries looking for favorable climates for their employees
74.

What is the best method to ship cars from Korea to Atlanta?

a)

Fly them to Hartsfield-Jackson airport

b)

Ship them to Los Angeles then send them by truck to Atlanta

c)

Ship them to the port of Brunswick and then use trains to take them to Atlanta

d)

Fly them to San Francisco then ship them by rail to Nashville then by train to Atlanta

75.
Spanish explorer; in 1540, first person to explore Georgia
a)
Ponce de Leon
b)
Vasco da Gama
c)
Hernando de Soto
d)
Christopher Columbus
76.
Economic system where you export more than you import
Ex Raw materials go out and then finished goods are sold back to original country
a)
Capitalism
b)
Democracy
c)
Mercantilism
d)
Credit
77.
Three primary reasons Spain explored the New World
a)
God, Gold, and Glory
b)
Guns, Gold, and God
c)
Gold, Spices, and Silk
d)
God, Land, and Power
78.
Which early Native culture built large ceremonial buildings and lived in large villages?
a)
Paleo
b)
Archaic
c)
Woodland
d)
Mississippian
79.
Which factor resulted in prehistoric Indians making permanent settlements?
a)
They had abundant large game.
b)
They started to cultivate plants.
c)
They followed the herds.
d)
They banded for protection.
80.
Why did Hernando de Soto explore much of Georgia in 1540?
a)
He was attracted by possible gold deposits.
b)
He wanted to build forts and missions.
c)
He was searching for the Fountain of Youth.
d)
He was looking for a passage to Asia.
81.
Why was de Soto's expedition considered a failure?
a)
De Soto died before the expedition was completed.
b)
De Soto traveled in the wrong direction.
c)
De Soto did not find any gold.
d)
Many of de Soto's men died from diseases.
82.
The first permanent English settlement in North America was built at
a)
Jamestown
b)
St. Augustine
c)
Massachusetts Bay
d)
Savannah
83.
Which statement shows a TRUE cause and effect relationship?
a)
Because the Paleo were nomadic they had a good system of farming.
b)
Because the Woodland created the bow and arrow they remained nomadic.
c)
Because the Mississippians developed a sophisticated system of farming they lived in large villages.
d)
Because the archaic traveled less often they hunted smaller game.
84.
Which group is being described?
had moats and guard towers
probably had enemies
had elaborate religious ceremonies
a)
Paleo
b)
Archaic
c)
Woodland
d)
Mississippian
85.
Spanish missions were mainly used:
a)
to be a lookout post for enemies
b)
to convert Natives to Christianity
c)
to set up schools to teach Natives to read
d)
to search for gold
86.
A buffer colony was created to:
a)
keep the colonies separated
b)
translate between the Spanish and the French
c)
protect England's colonies from Spanish and French invasion
d)
to ease the transition to the New World
87.
Which statement is the MOST accurate?
a)
Native Americans were easily able to defeat the Europeans because they knew the land.
b)
Native Americans suffered terribly at first, but eventually made peace with Spanish and negotiated treaties to save their land.
c)
Thousands of Europeans died due to exposure from Native American diseases.
d)
Thousands of Native Americans died due to exposure from European diseases.
88.
Which statement is the MOST accurate?
a)
Native Americans were easily able to defeat the Europeans because they knew the land.
b)
Native Americans suffered terribly at first, but eventually made peace with Spanish and negotiated treaties to save their land.
c)
Thousands of Europeans died due to exposure from Native American diseases.
d)
Thousands of Native Americans died due to exposure from European diseases.
89.
This document granted the land for the colony to the Trustees
a)
Charter of 1732
b)
Charter of Malcontent
c)
Charter of 1733
d)
Charter of 1738
90.
One of the reasons the colony of Georgia was created was to be a military defense or _______ colony.
a)
Fence
b)
Border
c)
Barrier
d)
Buffer
91.
Each colonist was given _______ acres of land.
a)
50
b)
500
c)
30
d)
5
92.

What were England's reasons for the creation of the colony of Georgia?

a)

Economics, defense, and philanthropy

b)

God, gold, and glory

c)

Economics, religious freedom, and democracy

d)

Fur trading, global expansion, influence

93.

The document issued by King George II, creating the colony of Georgia

a)

Magna Carta

b)

Declaration of Independence

c)

Charter of 1732

d)

Articles of Confederation

94.

The agricultural products England hoped Georgia could grow.

a)

cotton, coffee, and tea

b)

wine, rice, indigo, silk, and tobacco

c)

sugar and salt

d)

pepper, apples, and peaches

95.

Someone who owed more money to creditors than they had is called;

a)

yeoman

b)

philanthropist

c)

teacher

d)

debtor

96.

The term for something that serves as a protective barrier.

a)

buffer

b)

blocker

c)

guardrail

d)

philanthropy

97.

James Oglethorpe's reason for establishing the colony of Georgia

a)

defense

b)

philanthropy

c)

economics

d)

religious freedom

98.

What type of trees did silk worms eat the leaves as food to produce silk?

a)

Peach

b)

Apple

c)

Mulberry

d)

Fig

99.

The plant used to produce a blue dye

a)

mulberry trees

b)

rice

c)

tobacco

d)

indigo

100.

What Indian chief gave Oglethorpe permission to settle on Yamacraw Bluff?

a)

Geronimo

b)

Crazy Horse

c)

Tonto

d)

Tomochichi

101.

On what river was the first Georgia settlement created?

a)

Altamaha

b)

Chattahoochee

c)

Savannah

d)

Oconee

102.

What group first governed the Georgia colony?

a)

Trustees

b)

King George's Council

c)

Council of Elders

d)

English Board of Directors

103.

Which Trustee was the only one to come to Georgia?

a)

John Musgrove

b)

George II

c)

James Oglethorpe

d)

Robert Castell

104.

Philanthropy is another word for

a)

Success

b)

Debt

c)

Religion

d)

Charity

105.

Initially, for whom did Oglethorpe plan to create the new Georgia colony?

a)

Sick and infirmed

b)

Worthy poor

c)

Unemployed Farmers

d)

Those persecuted for their religion

106.

Which agricultural item was NOT expected to be grown in the early Georgia colony?

a)

Cotton

b)

Grapes for wine

c)

Silk

d)

Indigo

107.

What was Georgia's military purpose to King George?

a)

Protect the Carolina colony from Spanish attack

b)

Kill all Indians located in Georgia

c)

Attack the French city of New Orleans

d)

Invade Florida and claim the land for England

108.

Why was Georgia known as a buffer colony?

a)

It created soft cotton to return to England

b)

It made medicine to treat Malaria

c)

It was a religious outpost promoting Catholicism

d)

It was a protective zone between Spain and the English colonies

109.
chief of the Yamacraw who gave land to the GA settlers
a)
Tomochichi
b)
Oglethorpe
c)
Musgrove
d)
George II
110.

Read the following excerpt from the Charter of 1732. Who is it talking about?


...many of our poor subjects are, through misfortunes and want of employment, reduced to great necessity, insomuch as by their labor they are not able to provide a maintenance for themselves and families...

a)

poor and indebted people in England

b)

slaves imported into the colonies

c)

wealthy English wanting to set up plantations

d)

those persecuted for religious beliefs

111.
Items Oglethorpe hoped to produce in GA
a)
Rice, Indigo, Wine
b)
Corn, Potatoes
c)
Wheat and tobacco
d)
Tropical fruit and spices
112.
1.  One of the reasons given for the colonization of Georgia was to serve as a buffer colony. This meant that Georgia was:
a)
a.  a colony for settlement by the poor
b)
a.  an outpost for pirates attacking Spanish galleons
c)
a military protective zone between English and Spanish settlements
d)
a.  an agricultural station experimenting with new strains of cotton plant
113.
Why did James Oglethorpe suggest forming a colony for the poor?
a)
England wanted to get rid of debtors permanently
b)
homeless would readily come to the New World
c)
Oglethorpe had a friend who died in debtor’s prison
d)
the poor were mostly well educated people who had fallen on hard times
114.
What Indians were led by Chief Tomochichi?
a)
Cherokee
b)
Creek
c)
Oconee
d)
Yamacraw
115.
What ship brought Oglethorpe and the first colonist to Charleston, then Savannah, during the winter of 1733?
a)
Anne
b)
Godspeed
c)
Mayflower
d)
Santa Maria
116.
According to GA’s Charter of 1732, all of the following groups of people were forbidden to settle in GA EXCEPT?
a)
Liquor dealers
b)
Black
c)
Lawyers
d)
Women
117.
The European nation that dominated the eastern North American continent during the colonial period is
a)
France
b)
Great Britain (England)
c)
Portugal
d)
Spain
118.
colonists who complained about the Trustees' rules they had to follow
a)
Salzburgers
b)
Highland Scots
c)
malcontents
d)
Jewish settlers
119.
Which group helped Oglethorpe at the Battle of Bloody Marsh?
a)
Salzburgers
b)
Jewish settlers
c)
Highland Scots
d)
Malcontents
120.
Why was the Battle of Bloody Marsh important?
a)
Spanish threat to the southern colonies ended.
b)
Oglethorpe became a General.
c)
Only 1 British soldier was killed.
d)
The British captured St. Augustine
121.
came to Georgia for religious freedom and known for hard work
a)
Salzburgers
b)
Highland Scots
c)
Pilgrims
d)
Malcontents
122.
came to Georgia for religious freedom; saved lives because one of them was a doctor
a)
Salzburgers
b)
Malcontents
c)
Jews
d)
Highland Scots
123.
Which crop was NOT grown in Georgia during the colonial period?
a)
Cotton
b)
Rice
c)
Indigo
d)
Tobacco
124.
Which number shows Georgia's first city, Savannah?
a)
#1
b)
#2
c)
#3
d)
#4
125.

-mixed Creek and British ancestry

-translator for Oglethorpe

-set up trading post

Who am I?

a)

James Oglethorpe

b)

Tomochichi

c)

Mary Musgrove

d)

Hernando De Soto

126.

Group that settled on the Altmaha river and later named their settlement Darien. They were hard workers and skilled fighters

a)

Salzburgers

b)

Higland Scots

c)

Worthy Poor

d)

Jews

127.

Period of Georgia where people were appointed to oversee the Georgia colony for the King. There were 21 of these and James Oglethorpe was the first to come.

a)

Royal Colony Period

b)

Trustee Period

c)

Settlers Period

d)

Spanish Escape Period

128.

Document of rules signed by the king. Detailed how the colony of Georgia would be ran.

a)

Constitution of Georgia

b)

Charter of Georgia 1732

c)

Articles of Confederation of Georgia

d)

English Constitution

129.

Georgia colony set up to promote this concept of helping the worthy poor

a)

Economics

b)

Defense

c)

Philanthropy

d)

Good Deeds

130.

Head chief of the Yamacraw tribe that used Mary Musgrove as a translator between himself and James Oglethorpe

a)

John Musgrove

b)

Chief Yamasee

c)

John Reynolds

d)

Tomochichi

131.

These people were allowed to settle in Georgia because at the time they could provide care for the sick people on the colony.

a)

Malcontents

b)

Salzburgers

c)

Highland Scots

d)

Jewish

132.

The economic theory that more raw materials being produced and sent back to a mother country would provide more manufactured goods and trade competition increase.

a)

Barter

b)

Philanthropy

c)

Mercantilism

d)

Exploration

133.

James Oglethorpe wanted ________ between the settlers and the Indians.

a)

peace

b)

war

c)

to take over their land

134.
One of the reasons given for the colonization of Georgia was to serve as a buffer colony. This meant that Georgia was
a)
A colony for settlement by the poor
b)
An outpost for pirates attacking Spanish galleons
c)
A military protective zone between English and Spanish settlements
d)
An agricultural station experimenting with new strains of cotton plants
135.

Vocab Review- Choose the correct version of mercantilism below.

a)

The process of selling manufactured goods to colonists

b)

The idea that raw materials will solely provide economic stability to a country

c)

A concept invented by James Oglethorpe and Robert Castell

d)

A country that exports more than it imports (sells more than it buys from other countries)

136.

Why did Oglethorpe suggest forming a colony for the poor?

a)

England wanted to get rid of debtors permanently

b)

Oglethorpe's friend Robert Castell died in debtor's prison

c)

The homeless would readily come to the New World

d)

The poor were all well-educated people who had just fallen on hard times.

137.

Which of the following was not a reason Georgia was founded?

a)

Defense

b)

Economics

c)

Religious Freedom

d)

Philanthropy

138.

Why did the King revoke (end) GA's charter?

a)

frustrated with lack of economic success

b)

Oglethorpe died in England

c)

the colonists voted to end it early

139.

What group of people were allowed to own land for the first time after the colony became a Royal Colony?

a)

women

b)

Jews

c)

Crackers

d)

young men

140.

Why was slavery desired by many of the Georgia colonists?

a)

they felt they would be to compete economically with other colonies

b)

the colonists didn't want to do the work themselves

c)

so they could compete economically with the Spanish

141.

James Oglethorpe established the city today known as _______________.

a)

Savannah

b)

Loganville

c)

England

142.

Who translated between the Indians and the settlers?

a)

Tomochichi

b)

Sequoya

c)

Mary Musgrove

143.

The Indians and the settlers ______ their resources with each other.

a)

stole

b)

traded

c)

hid

144.

Mary Musgrove knew how to speak both Creek and English because______________?

a)

her school taught her

b)

one parent was Indian and the other was English

c)

She went to a school to learn

145.
Who was the chief of the Yamacraw Creek Indians that Oglethorpe became friends with?
a)
Tomochichi
b)
Mary Musgrove
c)
Jackie Robinson
d)
Tonto
146.
How did Oglethorpe treat the Georgia Indians?
a)
He was mean to them.
b)
He did not respect them.
c)
He treated them with respect.
d)
He yelled at them.
147.
What country was Mary Musgrove's father from?
a)
America
b)
Spain
c)
England
148.
What type of store did Mary Musgrove open?
a)
Target
b)
grocery store
c)
trading post
149.
What two languages could Mary Musgrove speak?
a)
Indian and Italian
b)
French and Spanish
c)
English and Creek

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