WorksheetsSettlement of Georgia: Image-Based Questions PART 1
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 50mins
What is the main topic shown in the image?
The American Revolution
The Settlement of Georgia
The Gold Rush
The Civil War
Which of the following is most likely related to the "Settlement of Georgia" based on the images shown?
The founding of a new colony
The invention of the steam engine
The signing of the Declaration of Independence
The end of the Civil War
Based on the images, which type of transportation was important during the settlement of Georgia?
Airplanes
Trains
Sailing ships
Automobiles
What was the governing body called that ruled Georgia during its first twenty years as a colony?
House of Representatives
Board of Trustees
Parliament
Council of Elders
Who created the system of governing power for the new colony of Georgia?
Queen Elizabeth
King George
King Henry
President Washington
According to the Charter of 1732, who would rule the colony of Georgia in place of the monarch?
Prime Minister
Royal Governor
Mayor
President
What document described the purpose for Georgia’s settlement for England?
Bill of Rights
Charter of 1732
Magna Carta
Treaty of Paris
Why was the period known as "Trustee Georgia" significant in the colony's history?
It was when Georgia became independent.
It was when a Board of Trustees governed the colony.
It was when Georgia was ruled by a president.
It was when Georgia was part of Florida.
Who is depicted in the image shown on the page?
King George
King Henry
President Lincoln
Queen Victoria
What year was the charter that entitled the colonists to the rights of Englishmen established?
1620
1732
1800
1492
Which essential right was NOT provided for in the Charter of 1732?
Freedom of speech
Local government
Right to bear arms
Right to a fair trial
According to the Charter of 1732, which two religions were NOT granted religious liberty?
Protestantism and Islam
Roman Catholicism and Judaism
Hinduism and Buddhism
Anglicanism and Lutheranism
What was the name of the executive committee formed by fifteen elected Trustees according to the Charter of 1732?
House of Representatives
Common Council
Privy Council
Board of Governors
Why might the lack of provision for local government in the Charter of 1732 have been significant for the colonists?
It allowed colonists to create their own laws freely.
It limited the colonists' ability to govern themselves and make local decisions.
It gave colonists more power than the Trustees.
It made the colony independent from England.
Which seal is associated with the Charter of 1732?
This is the seal of the Common Council.
This is the Trustee Seal associated with the Charter of 1732.
This is the seal of the English monarchy.
This is the seal of the Roman Catholic Church.
What year was the Charter that created strict guidelines for Georgia colonists established?
1620
1732
1800
1492
According to the Charter of 1732, what were Trustees NOT allowed to do in the colony?
Vote in elections
Own land, get paid, or hold office
Build houses
Trade with Native Americans
Why did the Trustees initially forbid rum (hard alcohol) in the Georgia colony?
They wanted to save money
They feared it would cause colonists to become idle and avoid hard work
It was too expensive to import
It was not available in the region
What was one of the main goals of the Georgia colony according to the Charter of 1732?
To create a new trade route
To support the "worthy poor"
To find gold and silver
To expand the British navy
Explain how the guidelines set by the Charter of 1732 were intended to benefit the colonists.
By allowing Trustees to become wealthy
By ensuring Trustees acted in the best interest of the colonists and not for personal gain
By encouraging colonists to leave the colony
By making the colony a military base
According to the Charter of 1732, why was slavery forbidden in the new colony?
To increase the wealth of large farmers
To avoid issues of competition between small farmers and those who owned slaves
To encourage the use of family labor only
To reduce the number of crops produced
Who hoped to avoid the problems faced by small farmers in South Carolina by forbidding slavery?
The wealthy landowners
The Trustees
The King of England
The merchants
What was one reason farmers who owned slaves were more successful than those who used only family members?
They had better land
They could produce much more crops
They received government support
They worked fewer hours
How did Oglethorpe try to help the poor in the New Colony?
By giving them free land
By abolishing slavery to bring equality
By providing free education
By lowering taxes
Explain how the abolition of slavery in the New Colony was intended to help bring equality among its members.
It allowed only wealthy people to farm
It prevented small farmers from competing
It ensured that no one could use slave labor to gain an unfair advantage
It made everyone work for the government
What did the original Charter of 1732 prohibit in the Georgia colony?
The use of folk remedies
The settlement of Jews
The practice of medicine
The import of food
What event caused many colonists to die shortly after their initial landing in Georgia?
A war with neighboring colonies
An outbreak of sicknesses
A food shortage
A drought
According to experts, what fraction of colonists died from disease and sicknesses?
One-half
One-third
One-fourth
One-tenth
Which group was especially affected by high mortality rates in the early Georgia colony?
Elderly men
Infants and small children
Farmers
Merchants
Which diseases are mentioned as causes of high mortality among infants and small children in the Georgia colony?
Influenza, measles, and chickenpox
Diphtheria, smallpox, yellow fever, and malaria
Tuberculosis, polio, and typhoid
Cholera, rabies, and mumps
Why did most sick people in the early Georgia colony turn to local healers and folk remedies?
There were no diseases in the colony
The colony’s only doctor died
Folk remedies were more effective than doctors
Doctors were too expensive
What does the image of three skulls in the document most likely represent?
The number of doctors in the colony
The high mortality rate among colonists
The number of local healers
The types of diseases present
Who was the doctor credited with "saving the colony" after the arrival of Portuguese Jews in Savannah?
Samuel Nunes
James Oglethorpe
John Smith
William Penn
Which group was allowed to settle in Savannah, violating Trustee rules, according to the Charter of 1732?
Portuguese Jews
Spanish settlers
French Huguenots
English Puritans
Why was Dr. Samuel Nunes important to the early colony of Savannah?
He was credited with saving the colony.
He founded the first school.
He built the first church.
He led the first military defense.
Explain how James Oglethorpe's decision to allow the Jews to settle in Savannah impacted the colony.
It provided the colony with a much-needed doctor, which helped save the colony.
It led to conflict with the Spanish settlers.
It caused the colony to lose its charter.
It resulted in the colony becoming a major trading port.
Which of the following groups was NOT allowed in the Georgia Colony according to the rules listed?
Alcohol sellers
Farmers
Roman Catholics
Jews
Why were Roman Catholics not allowed in the Georgia Colony?
They were believed to be on the side of the Spanish
They refused to work
They wanted to bring slavery
They sold alcohol
Which of the following statements best explains the policy on slavery in the Georgia Colony?
Slavery was allowed for economic growth
Blacks were not allowed and slavery was not permitted
Only children could be enslaved
Slavery was only allowed for Roman Catholics
If a person wanted to become a lawyer in the Georgia Colony, what would happen?
They would be welcomed
They would be allowed only if they were Roman Catholic
They would not be allowed
They would have to sell alcohol
Based on the restrictions in the Georgia Colony, what can you infer about the colony's founders' intentions?
They wanted to create a society with strict social and religious controls
They encouraged diversity and freedom for all
They wanted to promote alcohol sales
They supported slavery
What are the three primary reasons for the existence of the Georgia colony according to the Charter of 1732?
Philanthropy, economics, and defense
Religion, agriculture, and trade
Exploration, technology, and education
Art, science, and transportation
Which document established the reasons for the existence of the Georgia colony?
The Charter of 1732
The Bill of Rights
The Declaration of Independence
The Magna Carta
Why was philanthropy considered a reason for the establishment of the Georgia colony?
To help people in need and provide charitable support
To increase military power
To expand scientific research
To promote religious freedom
How might the reason of "defense" have influenced the development of the Georgia colony?
By encouraging the building of forts and military protection
By focusing on art and culture
By promoting trade with other countries
By supporting scientific discoveries
What does the word "philanthropy" literally translate to?
Love of mankind
Love of animals
Love of nature
Love of art
Which of the following best describes philanthropy?
The desire to promote the welfare of others, especially by donating money or helping good causes
The act of creating new inventions
The process of learning new languages
The study of ancient civilizations
What does the prefix "phil-" mean in the word "philanthropy"?
Love
Money
Help
Mankind
If someone donates money to help build a school in a poor community, which word best describes their action?
Philanthropy
Archaeology
Astronomy
Geography
How do the roots "phil" and "anthrop" help you understand the meaning of the word "philanthropy"?
They show that the word means love of mankind.
They show that the word means study of animals.
They show that the word means care for plants.
They show that the word means love of art.
Who sought to establish prison reform three years before the conception of the Georgia Colony?
James Oglethorpe
George Washington
Benjamin Franklin
Thomas Jefferson
Why were prisons in England overflowing at the time mentioned in the text?
Because people were jailed for owing money and not being able to repay the debt
Because there were too many criminals
Because the prisons were too small
Because people were jailed for political reasons
Explain how the issue of debt contributed to prison overcrowding in England during the time of James Oglethorpe.
People who could not repay their debts were jailed, leading to overcrowded prisons.
People were jailed for violent crimes, causing overcrowding.
Prisons were not maintained properly, so they became overcrowded.
People were sent to prison for not paying taxes, causing overcrowding.
Based on the information provided, what might have been one goal of James Oglethorpe's prison reform efforts?
To reduce the number of people jailed for debt and improve prison conditions
To build more prisons in England
To punish people more harshly for their crimes
To make prisons more profitable for the government
Who envisioned a system of sending England’s debtors to a new colony in the Americas to pay off their debt?
Oglethorpe
Columbus
Jefferson
Franklin
According to Oglethorpe’s plan, how would England’s debtors repay their debt in the new colony?
By working in factories
By mining for gold
By growing crops through family farming
By trading with Native Americans
What is the term used to describe the economic system Oglethorpe envisioned for the new colony?
Industrial capitalism
Agrarian equality
Feudalism
Mercantilism
Explain how the concept of “agrarian equality” was intended to help England’s debtors in the new colony.
It allowed debtors to repay their debt by farming and producing crops, promoting equal opportunity through family farming.
It required debtors to work in factories for equal wages.
It forced debtors to mine for precious metals.
It encouraged debtors to become merchants and traders.
Why might Oglethorpe have believed that “agrarian equality” would be a fair system for England’s debtors?
Because it gave everyone the same chance to work and repay their debts through their own efforts in farming.
Because it allowed only the wealthy to own land.
Because it required debtors to pay with gold.
Because it forced debtors to work for free.
Who did Oglethorpe originally hope to create a colony for?
Debtors and the "worthy poor"
Wealthy landowners
Merchants and traders
Soldiers and explorers
What was Oglethorpe's main criticism of incarcerating those in debt?
It was too expensive for the government
It allowed no means of paying back those that were owed money
It was too lenient on criminals
It encouraged more people to go into debt
How were people who owed money treated in the past compared to today?
They were given financial counseling
They were imprisoned the same as thieves or murderers
They were allowed to work off their debt
They were sent to different countries
What was a major problem with prisons in England during Oglethorpe's time?
They were too small
They were overcrowded and unsanitary
They were located in remote areas
They were only for political prisoners
Why might Oglethorpe's plan for a colony be considered an example of philanthropy?
It aimed to help those in need, such as debtors and the "worthy poor"
It focused on building large cities
It was designed to increase trade with other countries
It was intended to create a military outpost
What does the term "philanthropy" most closely relate to?
The act of giving money or time to help others
The study of ancient civilizations
The process of making laws
The art of painting landscapes
Based on the image and the title, which of the following best describes the main focus of philanthropy?
Helping to improve the lives of others
Enforcing strict rules
Building large structures
Organizing sports events
Why might philanthropy be important in a society, based on your understanding of the term?
It helps address social problems and supports those in need
It increases competition among businesses
It encourages people to break the law
It focuses only on personal gain
Who became one of the Trustees of the Georgia colony?
James Oglethorpe
George Washington
Benjamin Franklin
Thomas Jefferson
What was James Oglethorpe's dream for the Georgia colony that never became a reality?
To release debtors from prison to live in the colony
To make Georgia the largest colony
To build the first university in Georgia
To create a new form of government
According to the text, what guided philanthropic work in the Georgia colony?
The details of the Charter of 1732
The orders of the King
The laws of England
The wishes of the colonists
Why did Oglethorpe's dream for the Georgia colony not come true?
No debtor was ever released from prison to live in the colony
The colony was never founded
The Trustees disagreed with him
The Charter was never signed
What was Oglethorpe’s plan related to, which was later used by Britain in colonizing other parts of the Americas and Australia?
Prison reform
Agricultural development
Trade expansion
Religious freedom
Which region was NOT included when Britain used prison reform similar to Oglethorpe’s plan in the Americas?
Georgia
Canada
Australia
South America
Explain why Britain might have chosen to use prison reform as a method for colonizing new territories, based on the information provided.
To reduce overcrowding in British prisons and establish control over new lands
To promote religious freedom in the colonies
To increase agricultural production
To encourage trade with indigenous peoples
What is the economic policy called that involves taking resources from one country to profit another?
Capitalism
Socialism
Mercantilism
Communism
According to the theory of mercantilism, what generates wealth for a country?
The accumulation of land
The accumulation of profitable trade balances
The increase in population
The development of technology
Which of the following best describes the main idea behind mercantilism?
Countries should share resources equally.
Trade should be avoided to prevent conflict.
Wealth is generated by accumulating profits from trade at the expense of other countries.
All countries should use the same currency.
Why did England want to protect the colony of Georgia?
To gain resources from Georgia
To spread religion
To build new cities
To escape from Europe
According to the concept of mercantilism, what does it mean when wealth is described as "static"?
Wealth does not change and must be taken from others to increase
Wealth grows automatically over time
Wealth is only measured in gold
Wealth is shared equally among all countries
What did countries practicing mercantilism need to do to remain wealthy?
Continue to take resources from other countries
Invent new technologies
Trade only with their neighbors
Reduce their population
How did mercantilism influence the relationship between countries?
It encouraged countries to compete for resources
It promoted peace and cooperation
It made countries self-sufficient
It discouraged trade of any kind
What are the three main types of resources that the colonies are shown providing to the mother country in the image?
Gold & Silver, Foodstuffs, Raw Materials
Weapons, Technology, Labor
Art, Music, Literature
Machinery, Oil, Electronics
According to the image, what role do the colonies play in relation to the mother country?
They provide resources to the mother country.
They govern the mother country.
They compete with the mother country for resources.
They are independent from the mother country.
Based on the image, what economic relationship is being illustrated between the mother country and the colonies?
The mother country benefits from the colonies' resources.
The colonies are richer than the mother country.
The mother country is dependent on the colonies for government.
The colonies and mother country are equal partners.
Why might the artist have chosen to show the colonies serving the mother country in this way?
To illustrate how the colonies were used to supply resources to the mother country.
To show that the colonies were more powerful than the mother country.
To suggest that the mother country was dependent on the colonies for military support.
To show that the colonies and mother country shared resources equally.
What type of people were many of Georgia’s first settlers?
Wealthy merchants
Skilled craftsmen
Government officials
Farmers from Europe
According to the Charter, how many acres of land did settlers receive if they paid their own passage?
100 acres
50 acres
500 acres
200 acres
Which of the following was NOT included as an incentive in the Charter for Georgia’s settlers?
One year’s supply of food
Free seed and agricultural supplies for a year
Fifty acres of land
Free livestock for five years
Why did many skilled craftsmen come to Georgia as settlers?
To escape war
To find gold
To look for a “new start” in the new colony
To join the military
Explain how the incentives provided by the Charter might have encouraged people to settle in Georgia. Use evidence from the information provided.
The incentives made it easier for settlers to start a new life by providing land, food, and supplies, reducing the risks and costs of moving.
The incentives forced settlers to work harder for their land.
The incentives only benefited wealthy settlers.
The incentives discouraged people from coming to Georgia.
What is a Yeoman farmer?
A farmer who owned his own land, usually a small farm, and usually with no slaves.
A wealthy landowner with many slaves.
A government official in charge of agriculture.
A merchant who traded crops.
Which group did the Trustees want to colonize Georgia?
Yeoman Farmers
Merchants
Noblemen
Soldiers
What was the main hope of the Trustees for the colonists of Georgia?
To produce four agricultural products that could not be grown successfully in England.
To build large cities.
To create a new government.
To find gold and silver.
Which of the following crops was NOT one of the four desired by the Trustees in Georgia?
Corn
Rice
Indigo
Silk
What mnemonic device can help you remember the crops desired in Georgia?
W.R.I.S.T.
F.A.R.M.
C.R.O.P.
G.R.A.I.N.
Why do you think the Trustees wanted crops that could not be grown successfully in England? (DoK Level 3)
To increase trade and economic value for England.
To provide food for the colonists only.
To compete with other colonies.
To avoid using slaves.
What does the "W" in the W.R.I.S.T. crops stand for?
Wine
Wheat
Watermelon
Walnut
Which crop is represented by the letter "I" in the W.R.I.S.T. acronym?
Indigo
Iceberg lettuce
Ironwood
Ivory
Which of the following is NOT one of the W.R.I.S.T. crops England desired?
Corn
Wine
Silk
Tobacco
If you were to create a mnemonic to remember the crops England desired, which of the following would be the most accurate?
W.R.I.S.T. (Wine, Rice, Indigo, Silk, Tobacco)
C.R.O.P.S. (Corn, Radish, Oats, Peas, Sugar)
F.A.R.M.S. (Figs, Apples, Raisins, Melons, Spinach)
G.R.A.I.N. (Grapes, Rye, Almonds, Indigo, Nuts)
