
Settlement of Savannah (AKS32b)
Presentation
•
Social Studies
•
8th Grade
•
Practice Problem
•
Medium
Lorenzo Moody
Used 5+ times
FREE Resource
18 Slides • 14 Questions
1
Multiple Choice
2
Multiple Choice
3
Multiple Choice
What were the three main reasons for the founding of Georgia?
Agriculture, trade, and independence
Philanthropy, economics, and defense
Exploration, expansion, and gold
Religion, freedom, and equality
4
Multiple Choice
5
Multiple Choice
The colony of Georgia was created as a place for the “worthy poor.” Which founding reason does this describe?
Philanthropy
Economics
Defense
Exploration
6
7
Multiple Choice
What word is the best synonym for PHILANTHROPY?
military
mercantilism
debtor
charity
8
9
10
11
12
Multiple Choice
What was one major effect of De Soto’s expedition on the American Indians in Georgia?
It created new trade alliances.
It brought disease and death to many native groups.
It led to peace between the Spanish and American Indians.
It caused American Indians to move north to escape the French.
13
Multiple Choice
What was Hernando de Soto’s main goal in exploring Georgia?
To find gold and riches for Spain
To create peace treaties with American Indians
To build Spanish forts on the coast
o bring enslaved Africans to the New World
14
15
16
17
18
Multiple Choice
How did Mary Musgrove help maintain peace between the British and American Indians?
She translated and helped both sides understand each other.
She convinced Oglethorpe to attack the Spanish.
She built forts to defend the colony.
She started a school for American Indian children and new colonists.
19
20
Multiple Choice
Why did Tomochichi allow Oglethorpe to settle at Yamacraw Bluff?
He wanted to form an alliance and trade with the British.
He wanted to join the Spanish missions. and spread Christianity.
He wanted to find gold for his people.
He wanted to leave the area permanently.
21
22
23
24
Multiple Choice
Which statement BEST explains how the Charter of 1732 reflected Great Britain’s economic goals?
Georgia would grow crops to sell to Spain.
Georgia would produce raw materials to support British mercantilism.
Georgia would focus only on providing land for the poor.
Georgia would serve as a religious refuge for all Europeans.
25
26
Multiple Choice
Which statement BEST explains Tomochichi’s role in the establishment of the Georgia colony?
e fought against the British to protect Creek lands from being taken by the Spanish.
He allowed Oglethorpe to settle on Yamacraw Bluff and helped keep peaceful relations between the British and the Yamacraw.
He traveled to Spain to request military help against the British in Great Britian.
He built Spanish missions along Georgia’s coast to convert the Yamacraw.
27
28
29
30
Multiple Choice
Why was Yamacraw Bluff an ideal location for Georgia’s first settlement?
It was high above the river, making it easier to defend and less likely to flood.
It was far from American Indian villages, which prevented conflict.
It was chosen because it was the only area not claimed by Spain or France.
It was near the coast, which allowed settlers to trade only with Spanish merchants.
31
32
Multiple Choice
Which statement shows how Spanish and British goals overlapped in Georgia?
Both wanted to expand their power and influence through colonies.
Both wanted to find a route to India. and thus found Indians.
Both wanted to avoid contact with American Indians.
Both refused to build settlements near the coast.
Show answer
Auto Play
Slide 1 / 32
MULTIPLE CHOICE
Similar Resources on Wayground
21 questions
TCI 9.6 The Amendment Process
Presentation
•
8th Grade
26 questions
The Black Death
Presentation
•
7th Grade
25 questions
US Reconstruction Era
Presentation
•
8th Grade
27 questions
Early Statehood
Presentation
•
7th Grade
24 questions
Lesson 8.1 Early Quarrels and Accomplishments
Presentation
•
8th Grade
23 questions
French and Indian War
Presentation
•
8th Grade
25 questions
Marco Polo
Presentation
•
8th Grade
23 questions
The Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade
Presentation
•
7th - 8th Grade
Popular Resources on Wayground
10 questions
Safety Day 2026 – Student Review
Quiz
•
9th Grade
21 questions
Continents and Oceans
Quiz
•
6th Grade
20 questions
Parts of Speech
Quiz
•
5th Grade
16 questions
Subject & Predicate
Quiz
•
5th Grade
25 questions
Multiplication Facts
Quiz
•
5th Grade
12 questions
Map Skills
Quiz
•
3rd Grade
22 questions
Continents and Oceans
Quiz
•
5th Grade
15 questions
Rounding Decimals
Quiz
•
5th Grade
Discover more resources for Social Studies
19 questions
Foundations of America
Quiz
•
6th - 8th Grade
10 questions
Exploring the Age of Exploration: Key Events and Figures
Interactive video
•
6th - 10th Grade
20 questions
Articles of Confederation
Quiz
•
8th Grade
15 questions
Middle Ages of the Middle East Vocab List (CFA #2)
Quiz
•
6th - 8th Grade
13 questions
American Revolution Review
Quiz
•
8th Grade
18 questions
American Revolution Unit 3
Quiz
•
8th Grade
10 questions
Indigenous Peoples' Day Quiz
Quiz
•
8th Grade
5 questions
American Revolutionary War
Interactive video
•
8th Grade