AKS 32_Georgia Colony Trustee Period Quiz

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What were the three main purposes for founding the colony of Georgia?

Philanthropy, economics, and defense.

Which of the following was forbidden in colonial Georgia during the Trustee Period?

Land ownership

Alcohol

Both A and B (correct)

Slavery

Colonists in Georgia were allowed to sell the land they owned.

False

James Oglethorpe worked with and to establish the city of Savannah.

Tomochichi, Mary Musgrove Signup and view all the answers

What conditions were promised to colonists who came to Georgia?

50 acres of land, one year's supply of food, and free seed and agricultural supplies. Signup and view all the answers

Which groups were integral in settling Georgia during the Trustee Period?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Match the following reasons for the colony of Georgia with their explanations:

Philanthropy = To help the poor and unemployed of England Economics = To create new economic opportunities Defense = To protect the English colonies from invasion Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the main successes during the Trustee Period?

Defense. Signup and view all the answers

What was NOT allowed for the Trustees of Georgia?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What were the three main reasons for founding the colony of Georgia?

Philanthropy, economics, and defense. Signup and view all the answers

Which groups were part of the diverse population settling Georgia during the Trustee Period? (Select all that apply)

Highland Scots Signup and view all the answers

Catholics were allowed to settle in Georgia during the Trustee Period.

False Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of the Trustees in the settlement of Georgia?

The Trustees managed and invested in the settlement of Georgia. Signup and view all the answers

The first colonists of Georgia were primarily _____ craftsmen.

skilled Signup and view all the answers

What was forbidden for colonists in Georgia under the Charter of 1732? (Select all that apply)

Hard alcohol Signup and view all the answers

Colonists could sell the land they owned in Georgia.

False Signup and view all the answers

Who were the key figures involved in establishing the city of Savannah?

James Oglethorpe, Tomochichi, and Mary Musgrove. Signup and view all the answers

What crops did King George want Georgia to produce? (Select all that apply)

Silk for dressmaking Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

The Trustee Period (1732-1751)

A group of 21 trustees led by James Oglethorpe managed and invested in the settlement of Georgia
The colony was founded for philanthropy, economics, and defense

The Charter of 1732

The Charter of 1732 outlined the reasons for founding Georgia
Colonists were offered 50 acres of land, one year’s supply of food, and free seed and agricultural supplies for a year, or 500 acres if they paid their own passage
The majority of early colonists were skilled craftsmen
The Charter imposed strict guidelines on both trustees and colonists:
- Trustees could not hold office, own land, or be paid for their services
- Colonists were forbidden from owning slaves or drinking alcohol
- Catholics and Jews were not permitted within the colony
- Colonists were required to grow mulberry trees for silk production

Colonial Georgia Challenges During the Trustee Period

Slaves were not allowed
Colonists faced illness and death due to disease, bad water, and hot, humid temperatures

Promoting the Georgia Colony

Georgia was designed to help protect other English colonies from invasions from the South
The colony was intended to produce goods such as indigo, silk, and cotton.

Key Figures in Founding Savannah

James Oglethorpe was a British military officer and philanthropist.
Mary Musgrove was a Creek woman who served as a translator and mediator between Oglethorpe and the Native American tribes.
Tomochichi was the Creek Chief who granted Oglethorpe permission to establish the city of Savannah on Yamacraw Bluff.

Charter of 1732

The Charter of 1732 established the colony of Georgia with three main purposes: philanthropy, economics, and defense.
Colonists were promised 50 acres of land, one year’s supply of food, and free seed and agricultural supplies for a year to entice them.
If colonists paid for their passage, they were given 500 acres of land.
The Charter set strict guidelines for colonists and Trustees including that:
- The Trustees could not own land, be paid, or hold office in Georgia.
- Slavery and hard alcohol were forbidden.
- Catholics and Jews were not allowed in the colony.
- Colonists were required to grow mulberry trees to encourage silk production.

Trustee Period

The Trustee Period lasted from 1732 to 1751.
The Trustees managed and invested in the settlement of Georgia.
The colony faced challenges such as illness and death due to possible disease and bad water, as well as challenges from the Spanish.

James Oglethorpe

James Oglethorpe was a British soldier, politician, and philanthropist.
He was one of the founders of the colony of Georgia.
He was appointed as one of the Trustees.
He worked closely with Tomochichi, the chief of the Yamacraw tribe.
He married Mary Musgrove, a key interpreter between the English and Creek Indians.

Tomochichi

Tomochichi was the chief of the Yamacraw tribe.
He was a key ally of James Oglethorpe.
He worked with Oglethorpe to establish the city of Savannah.

Mary Musgrove

Mary Musgrove was a Creek woman who served as an interpreter between the English colonists and the Creek Indians.
She played a crucial role in the establishment of Savannah.
She was instrumental in negotiating treaties between the two groups.

Diverse Groups

Diverse groups of people settled in Georgia during the Trustee Period, including Jews, Salzburgers, Highland Scots, and Malcontents.
These groups contributed to the cultural and economic diversity of the colony.

Transition to a Royal Colony

Georgia became a royal colony in 1752.
The transition involved changes in land ownership, slavery, alcohol, and government.
Colonists were granted more freedoms, including the right to own land, practice slavery, consume alcohol, and have a voice in government.

Goods and Services

Goods and services produced and traded in colonial Georgia included:
- Indigo for dye
- Silk for dressmaking
- Cotton for clothes
- Rice
- Timber
- Naval stores

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Test your knowledge on the Trustee Period of Georgia from 1732 to 1751. Explore the Charter of 1732, the roles of trustees, and the challenges faced by early colonists. This quiz covers the philanthropic, economic, and defensive motivations behind the founding of Georgia.