
Unit 2 Colonial Georgia
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According to the Charter of 1732, who was responsible for governing the Georgia colony?
The trustees
The colonists
The King of England
The Native Americans
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Open Ended
Why do you think the establishment of the Georgia colony was significant in American history?
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Describe how the rules for the Georgia colony (such as land ownership limits, prohibition of alcohol, and ban on slavery) might have affected the daily lives of its settlers.
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following was NOT a rule for the Georgia colony?
Colonists could own more than 500 acres of land
No slaves were allowed
Alcohol could not be produced
Colonists could not own more than 500 acres
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The economic policy that encouraged England to establish colonies like Georgia was called
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Open Ended
Explain how the economic policy of mercantilism influenced the establishment and development of the Georgia colony.
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Multiple Select
Which of the following were reasons for colonizing Georgia?
Charity
Economics
Defense
Religion
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Multiple Choice
What requirement did landowners in Georgia have under the Headright System?
They had to have a servant or family member for every 50 acres owned
They could own unlimited land
They had to pay a special tax
They had to build a fort on their land
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following best describes the role of James Oglethorpe in the founding of the Georgia colony?
He was the first Royal Governor of Georgia.
He persuaded King George II to create the colony and helped design Savannah.
He led a rebellion against the English crown.
He was a Native American chief who signed a treaty with the colonists.
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Multiple Choice
How did Tomochichi contribute to the establishment of the Georgia colony?
He led the English colonists to Georgia.
He signed the Treaty of Savannah, providing land and promoting peaceful relations.
He became the first governor of Savannah.
He translated for the English and Creek Indians.
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Open Ended
Explain how Mary Musgrove helped the relationship between English colonists and Native Americans in Georgia.
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following statements about the city of Savannah is correct?
It was the first permanent settlement in the colony of Georgia.
It was founded by Tomochichi alone.
It was located on the Mississippi River.
It was the last city established in colonial Georgia.
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What is another word for philanthropy that is mentioned as a reason for colonizing Georgia?
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Multiple Choice
What was one of James Oglethorpe's main motivations for founding the colony of Georgia?
To help debtors and the 'worthy poor' of Britain
To expand the British navy
To find gold and riches
To escape religious persecution
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Open Ended
Explain how mercantilism influenced the establishment and economic goals of the Georgia colony.
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Multiple Select
Which of the following products were intended to be produced in the Georgia colony for mercantilist purposes?
Wine
Rice
Indigo
Cotton
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Georgia was used as a
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Multiple Choice
Why did the Salzburgers migrate to Georgia?
To seek religious freedom
To find gold
To escape famine
To join the British army
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Multiple Choice
Which group helped defend the Georgia colony from the Spanish threat in Florida and opposed slavery in Georgia?
Highland Scots
Malcontents
Jewish Community
Royal Governors
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Open Ended
How did Dr. Samuel Nunes and the Jewish community contribute to the survival of the Georgia colony during its early years?
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Multiple Select
Which of the following were demands or complaints of the Malcontents in colonial Georgia?
Legalization of rum
Legalization of slavery
More land ownership
Ban on rice farming
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Fill in the Blanks
After the Trustee Period, the Colony of Georgia became a
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Open Ended
Explain how the development of large plantations and the introduction of cash crops like rice affected social and economic structures in Georgia.
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Multiple Choice
What major change in land ownership occurred after Georgia became a Royal Colony?
Colonists could own more than 500 acres of land
Land could only be inherited by men
Land could not be sold
Small farms replaced plantations
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Open Ended
How do you think the Charter of 1732 influenced the development of colonial Georgia?
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Multiple Choice
What were the main points outlined in the Charter of 1732 for the colony of Georgia?
Who would govern the colony, for how long, where it would be located, and what rules colonists had to follow.
The types of crops to be grown in Georgia.
The names of all the original colonists.
The exact date when Georgia would become a state.
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