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WorksheetsSS8H2 and SS8H3 ab
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
Which of the following was NOT a reason for founding Georgia?
Charity
Economics
Defense
Religious farmland expansion
Who founded the Georgia colony?
James Wright
Tomochichi
James Oglethorpe
Mary Musgrove
Georgia was created partly as a “buffer colony” to protect South Carolina from—
France
Spain
Great Britain
Native Americans
According to the Charter of 1732, which was banned in Georgia?
Farming
Rum
Trade
Rice
The Salzburgers are best known for—
Opposing slavery and being hardworking farmers
Running large plantations
Fighting in Spanish Florida
Writing the charter
The Highland Scots were valued because they were—
Strong soldiers
Rich merchants
Skilled teachers
Slave owners
What did most Malcontents want?
Less trade
More slavery and land
Fewer farms
Mandatory military service
Which settlement was established first in Georgia?
Augusta
Savannah
Ebenezer
Darien
Mary Musgrove helped the colony by—
Serving as interpreter
Building forts
Signing the Declaration
Becoming governor
Tomochichi was important because—
He led the Malcontents
He gave land for Savannah and kept peace
He opposed Oglethorpe
He invaded Florida
Which crop became most profitable during the Royal Period?
Corn
Cotton
Rice
Peaches
When Georgia became a royal colony, slavery—
Ended
Spread rapidly
Became illegal
Was controlled by the French
What natural feature helped Savannah become successful?
Appalachian Mountains
Savannah River
Valley & Ridge
Piedmont streams
Why did the silk industry fail in Georgia?
Worms died; wrong mulberry trees
Colonists refused
Britain ended silk production
Poor weather
Which governor improved defenses and Native relations?
Reynolds
Ellis
Wright
Jefferson
Which governor expanded Georgia the most?
Wright
Ellis
Reynolds
Oglethorpe
Which group created New Ebenezer?
Scots
Salzburgers
Malcontents
Jews
Which trustee rule angered settlers most?
No land ownership
No slavery
No agriculture
No education
Why did Georgia’s population increase during Royal Period?
Rum was free
Slavery expanded
Trade with Spain
War ended
What type of colony was Georgia during the Trustee Period?
Royal
Proprietary
Trustee-run
Independent
The Trustees ran Georgia for how many years?
20
50
100
10
Most early settlers came for—
Political freedom
Economic opportunity
Religious expansion
Mining gold
Which battle secured Georgia from Spain?
Kettle Creek
Bloody Marsh
Yorktown
Kings Mountain
Which groups supported Oglethorpe?
Highland Scots & Salzburgers
Malcontents & Jews
French & Spanish
Creek & British soldiers
Why did the Trustees surrender the colony to the King?
Failure of rules and complaints
Too much success
Spain demanded it
Food shortages
