WorksheetsUnit 3 - Colonization
Total questions: 28
Worksheet time: 28mins
When James Oglethorpe said he wanted to establish a British colony for the "worthy poor", to whom was he MOST likely referring to?
people in debt
religious minorities
political oppertuntities
Spanish settlers
What was the name of the document that established the colony of Georgia?
Charter of 1732
Declaration of Independence
Georgia Constitution
Treaty of New Echota
Which of the following was NOT an incentive for coming to the colony of Georgia?
50-500 acres (depending on if they paid for passage)
free seed and agricultural tools for a year
pre-built home in Savannah and farm
one year's supply of food
The colony was expected to provide England with silk and other raw materials to continue which economic system?
Philanthropy
Trade balance
Debt Relief
Mercantilism
For which THREE reasons did Britain establish the Georgia colony?
to assist in the relocation of American Indians from the area
to create a military protective zone between British and Spanish
to establish a place for debtors in prison to start a new life
to create a safe haven for ethnic and religious minorities
to produce goods, like silk, which could be sold in England
As stated in the Charter of 1732, why was the Georgia Colony settled?
philanthropy
independence
defense
economics
education
Early Georgia colonists were encouraged to grow in order to produce .
Peach trees; peaches
pine trees; paper
Under the Charter of 1732, who would NOT have been allowed to settle in Georgia?
a Catholic priest
a former soldier
a fur trader
a silkmaker
Which group of men were placed in charge of making sure the colony meet the goals listed within the Charter of 1732?
A. 21 Trustees with James Oglethorpe as the unofficial leader
B. The King with James Oglethorpe as the royal governor
C. The King and 32 Trustees
D. Tomochichi and James Oglethorpe
The map outlines the geographical borders of Georgia. What document established these boundaries?
the Oglethorpe Manifest signed in 1732
the Trustee Corollary drafted by 12 settlers
the Charter of 1732 signed by King George II
the Augusta Proclamation written by the Salzburgs
What was the name of the only Trustee to come to Georgia that helped establish the colony?
Adam Anderson
King George II
James Oglethorpe
Hernando DeSoto
Who was Tomochichi?
Tomochichi was a Cherokee Chief that defeated the Spanish making the settlement of Georgia possible.
Tomochichi's daughter, Savannah, married James Oglethorpe and formed an alliance between them.
Tomochichi was a Yamacraw Chief that allied with British and gave them land for the first city.
Tomochichi acted as an interpreter for the Yamacraw Indians and James Oglethorpe at their first meeting.
What was the name of the first city within the colony of Georgia?
Savannah
Yamacraw
Darien
Ebenezer
Which statement is the BEST to use as evidence that Tomochichi wanted to ally with the British and Oglethorpe?
Tomochichi met with the Spanish on behalf of the British, and negotiated a treaty between Britain and Spain.
Tomochichi gifted Yamacraw Bluff and the surrounding lands to the British.
Tomochichi offered Mary Musgrove as a wife and assistant for Oglethorpe.
Tomochichi gave Oglethorpe all of the Creek lands up to the Chattahoochee River.
Who was the interpreter for James Oglethorpe and Tomochichi?
Mary Musgrove
Savannah Yamacraw
Mary Ross
Felicity Salzburger
What TWO restrictions did the Malcontents complain about the MOST during the Trustee Period? (Select the TWO that apply.)
A. Not being able to have slaves
B. Not being able to have Jews in the colony
C. Not being able to grow whatever they wanted
D. Not being able to produce and sell rum/liquor
E. Not having an endless supply of seeds and supplies
What group of people were originally banned from the colony of Georgia but later were allowed to stay because they had a Doctor with them?
Catholics
Slaves
Jews
Malcontents
Which group of colonists complained about the bans in place during the Trustee Period?
Salzburgers
Highland Scots
Jews
Malcontents
What group of soldiers came from Scotland and settled in Darien, Georgia?
Salzburgers
Highland Scots
Jews
Malcontents
What made the Salzburgers different from the Malcontents during Georgia's Trustee Period?
The Salzburgers refused to follow the ban on trade with American Indians.
The Salzburgers opposed the colony's limits on private land ownership.
The Salzburgers were strictly opposed to the practice of slavery.
The Salzburgers were devout followers of the Anglican faith.
Why were the Salzburgers considered to be such loyal, hardworking people?
The Salzburgers had been relieved of debt and released from prison to come to Georgia, receiving 50 acres upon arrival.
The Salzburgers had been paid to come and brought a doctor with them to deal with the yellow fever outbreak.
The Salzburgers had been granted permission by the King to come to escape religious persecution and produced silk successfully.
The Salzburgers were allowed to make and sell liquor although all other groups were restricted from producing it.
What motivated James Oglethorpe to encourage a large number of Highland Scots to settle in the Georgia Colony?
Oglethorpe wanted to bring more colonists who strongly supported slavery to the Georgia Colony.
Oglethorpe wanted to develop a manufacturing center, and the Highland Scots were skilled craftsmen.
Oglethorpe wanted to bring more colonists who could help defend against the Spanish threat to the Georgia Colony.
Oglethorpe wanted to establish a center of religious freedom, and the Highland Scots sought somewhere to practice their religion.
Why were the Highland Scots highly valued when they arrived in Georgia in 1736?
They were able to translate many different languages.
They were able to convert American Indians to Christianity.
Their military skill helped to defend the colony of Georgia.
Their ability to farm in swamps was needed to help feed the colony.
Dr. Samuel Nunez played what role in Georgia's early colonial history?
He lead the negotiations with Tomochichi and Mary Musgrove.
He assisted James Oglethorpe in slowing a yellow fever (sickness) outbreak.
He helped James Oglethorpe in establishing Georgia's wine production.
He helped settle the dispute between the Malcontents and the Royal Governor.
In 1734, a group of German Protestants known as the Salzburgers arrived in the Georgia colony. What was the name of the settlement they built?
Augusta
Darien
New Ebenezer
Louisville
During which time period was Georgia lead by a Governor, who acted as the voice of the King of Britain?
Trustee Colony Period
Royal Colony Period
Spanish Colonial Period
Mississippian Indian Time Period
Which of these was a major achievement for the Trustees during the Trustee Period of Georgia?
the banning of the slave trade
the banning of all alcoholic beverages
the defeat of Spain at the Battle of Bloody Marsh
the turning back of the slave-led Stono Rebellion
Which of the following were goods that were SUCCESSFULLY produced in the colony of Georgia? (Check the THREE that apply.)
lemons
silk
indigo
tobacco
rice
