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WorksheetsUnit 3: Colonial Georgia
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 25mins
Native American chief who gave land to the GA settlers
Tomochichi
Oglethorpe
Musgrove
George II
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...
poor and indebted people in England
slaves imported into the colonies
wealthy English wanting to set up plantations
those persecuted for religious beliefs
Which number shows Georgia's first city?
1
2
3
4
The economic reason for settlement in Georgia involved colonists growing grapes, mulberry trees, and indigo plants in order to produce wine, silk, and blue dye. This economic policy between American colonies and their mother country of Great Britain was known as
capitalism
communism
mercantilism
monetarism
Oglethorpe wanted to start the GA colony to give a fresh start to __________________
Native Americans
Spanish
worthy poor
silk makers
Georgia colonists were required to do all of the following EXCEPT _________
plant mulberry trees
defend the colony
sell their land
not own slaves
The Georgia colony was named after ______
James Oglethorpe
King George I
King George II
Hernando de Soto
German-speaking Protestants who came to GA for religious freedom
Salzburgers
Highland Scotts
Malcontents
Jews
The Highland Scots . . .
were poor soldiers
settled in Darien
settled in Ebenezer
pro slavery
What role did John and Mary Musgrove serve in the new colony?
They acted as interpreters between the Yamacraw’s and Oglethorpe
They helped Oglethorpe design and lay out the new city
They led the militia in defense of the colony
They accompanied Oglethorpe back to England to convince the Trustees to give more money to the colony
Georgia was a charter colony for _______ years.
15
18
20
21
GA's first government as a royal colony had a ______ legislature representing eight parishes.
unicameral (one house)
bicameral (two houses)
tricameral (three houses)
noncameral (no houses)
One of the reasons given for the colonization of Georgia was to serve as a buffer colony. This meant that Georgia was:
a colony for settlement by the poor
an outpost for pirates attacking Spanish galleons
a military protective zone between English and Spanish settlements
an agricultural station experimenting with new strains of cotton plant
What items did Oglethorpe promise to produce in GA?
white potatoes, yams, and corn
wheat, rice, and potatoes
tropical fruit, tobacco, and spices
indigo, mulberry trees, and grapes
Under the Trustee rule, the southern boundary of the colony of Georgia moved to where after the Battle of Bloody Marsh?
Atlamaha River
Atlantic Ocean
St. Mary's River
Pacific Ocean
The Salzburgers moved from their original settlement to New Ebenezer because:
They were attacked frequently by the Indians
They had problems with the Spanish who lived nearby
The land on which they settled was marshy and not very good for agriculture
The area was plagued by harsh storms that cause extensive damage
Which Royal Governor of Georgia completes the graphic organizer?
John Reynolds
Henry Ellis
James Wright
James Oglethorpe
Royal Governor who communicated well with Natives & created parishes left the colony due to sickness
John Reynolds
Henry Ellis
James Wright
James Oglethorpe
Most successful Royal Governor who was held captive during the American Revolution
John Reynolds
Henry Ellis
James Wright
James Oglethorpe
To create a buffer between the Spanish in St. Augustine and the British in Savannah
Fort Knox
Fort Oglethorpe
Fort Frederica
Fort King George
Which person from colonial Georgia is matched CORRECTLY with their description?
Tomochichi — Chief of the Cherokees during the French and Indian War
King George II — Resident Trustee of the Georgia colony
James Oglethorpe — First Royal Governor of Georgia
Mary Musgrove — translator / interpreter between English colonists and Native Americans
Which of the following statements would have MOST LIKELY been made by a “Malcontent”?
“Slavery is morally wrong, and we cannot have it in Georgia!
“God bless Oglethorpe and our Trustees!”
“Keep rum illegal in Georgia!”
“It’s my land! I should have a right to sell it or to have slaves work the crops I want to grow!”
*King George II establishes the 13th English colony in America
*boundaries included the Savannah and Altamaha Rivers
*Board of 21 Trustees to govern the colony
This information can be found in which primary source document?
Magna Carta of 1215
Declaration of Independence of 1776
Charter of 1732
United States Constitution of 1787
A document that grants land
Charter
Compact
Headright
Policy
What region of colonies are known for their fishing, lumber, shipbuilding, rum, and whaling?
New England
Middle
Southern
Western
What colonial region is known as the "Breadbasket Colonies"?
New England
Middle
Southern
Western
Which of these was banned in GA? (select all that apply)
Slavery
Protestants
Alcohol
Judges
None of the above
What was the "charity" that colonists received for moving to GA (select all that apply)
Land
Gold
Jobs in the government
Food
Supplies to farm
Which of the following best describes Tomochichi?
A Native American whom Oglethorpe enslaved and took to England as a prisoner.
He was the husband of Mary Musgrove.
He was a Native American chief who befriended Oglethorpe and allowed him to settle Savannah in peace.
He was a Native American chief who helped James Wright acquire land.
Oglethorpe's plan for the establishment of Savannah could BEST be described as a _______________.
city planned around open squares
heavily defended fort
decaying neighborhood
series of circular roads making travel easier
What policies did the king make to ensure that trustees were creating the colony for charity?
The trustees could not be paid or own land.
The trustees could not serve more than one year.
The trustees had to break off all ties with Great Britain.
The trustees had to donate their own money to provide food for the colonists.
What is the main difference between a trustee colony and a royal colony?
Trustee colony is run by a group of trustees, but a royal colony is governed by the people
Royal colony is controlled by the king, but a trustee colony is controlled by the governor
Royal colony is governed directly by the king, and a trustee colony is governed by elected representatives.
Trustee colony is run by men not chosen by the King, and a royal colony is governed directly by the King who appoints a governor.
How did government in Georgia change when the colony moved from the trustee period to a royal colony?
A legislature was established and the people had say in their government for the first time.
It was weaker and caused several serious conflicts with Spain.
The Royal Governors successfully avoided all conflicts with the Indians.
The Royal government increased restrictions on land ownership, and took away the right to own slaves or trade rum.
What was NOT a voting qualification in Georgia?
must be white
must be male
must own land
must be a member of the Assembly
Which of Georgia’s cities is described by the notes in the graphic organizer?
Atlanta
Darien
New Ebenezer
Savannah
Who were the malcontents of the early Georgia colony?
People who were unhappy and constantly complaining
Officials who examined the contents of cargo ships
Foreigners from Germany and Scotland
The Trustees and their families
What impact did the departure of Oglethorpe to England in 1743 have on the colony?
No impact; he was cleared of the charges against him and returned within the year
No impact; after he married, he quickly returned to the colony to help the poor
Great impact; under the new leader most of the restrictive laws were changed
Great impact; the new leaders quickly turned control over to the king
Within which war did the important Battle of Bloody Marsh occur?
The war of 1812
The American Revolution
The French and Indian War
The War of Jenkin’s Ear
