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Georgia’s Colonial Period SS8H2 Analyze the colonial period of Georgia’s history. A. Explain the importance of the Charter of 1732, including the reasons for settlement (philanthropy, economics, and defense). B. Analyze the relationship between James...

Georgia’s Colonial Period SS8H2 Analyze the colonial period of Georgia’s history. A. Explain the importance of the Charter of 1732, including the reasons for settlement (philanthropy, economics, and defense). B. Analyze the relationship between James Oglethorpe, Tomochichi, and Mary Musgrove in establishing the city of Savannah at Yamacraw Bluff. C. Evaluate the role of diverse groups (Jews, Salzburgers, Highland Scots, and Malcontents) in settling Georgia during the Trustee Period. D. Explain the transition of Georgia into a royal colony with regard to land ownership, slavery, alcohol, and government. E. Give examples of the kinds of goods and services produced and traded in colonial Georgia.  Trustee Period A group of 21 trustees, including James Oglethorpe, managed and invested in the settlement of Georgia. The time period from 1732-1751 is known as the Trustee Period. The colony of Georgia was created with 3 main purposes in mind: philanthropy, economics, Learn more about the Trustee Period and defense. in Colonial Georgia by clicking on the  Charter of 1732 The Charter of 1732 was a document that laid out the 3 main reasons for founding the colony of Georgia: philanthropy, economics, and defense. Colonists were enticed to come to Georgia with the promise of 50 acres of land, one year’s supply of food, and free seed and agricultural supplies for a year. If they paid for their passage, they would be given 500 acres of land. This incentive enticed many to come to the colony of Georgia. Although the majority of first colonists were not wealthy they were skilled craftsmen. Although there were hopes of economic success, during the Trustee Period, defense was the only real success.  Charter of 1732 The Charter of 1732 also gave strict guidelines for the colonists of Georgia as well as the Trustees. The Trustees could not own land, be paid, or hold office in Georgia. For the colonists, slavery and hard alcohol was forbidden to encourage hard work and equal opportunity to the colonists. Catholics and Jews were not allowed within the colony, possibly lawyers as well. Defending the colony against Spanish, French, and American Indian invasion was mandatory. Colonists were required to grow mulberry trees which enticed silkworms and assisted in silk production. The land they owned could not be sold but only passed down to a male heir. Any other rules established by the Trustees were to be followed, and the colonist had no voice or representation in the establishment of rules.  Trustee Period Using what you learned from the video, drag an X over the information below that is inaccurate. The colony of Georgia during Slaves would revolt and Hot, humid Illness and death due to the Trustee Period faced the escape due to their temperatures and possible disease and following challenges. unfair treatment. mosquito bites bad water King George liked the ideas Indigo for dye Silk for dressmaking Cotton for clothes James Oglethorpe presented. making He wanted Georgia to produce the following crops. The following rules were Alcohol such as rum Slaves were forbidden Colonists were required established in the Charter of was forbidden to avoid to avoid the colonists to pay James 1732. lazy plantation workers from becoming lazy and Oglethorpe for his who might avoid hard dependent. services. work. Georgia helped protect other French Italians Spanish English colonies, like the Carolinas from southern invasion from the following. Reasons for Georgia Colony Reason for Tell what the word means Explain why these reasons in your own words. Georgia (Use the dictionary link would benefit England. Colony to help you.) philanthrop y economics defense  Promotional Advertisement On the following slide, create a promotional advertisement to encourage British subjects to consider starting a new life in the colony of Georgia. Make sure your advertisement includes… A catchy title Determine which of the 3 main reasons for starting the colony of Georgia would cause many to want to come to Georgia and use it as persuasion in your advertisement. Rules and regulations expected of Georgia colonists At least one picture of life in colonial Georgia TIME TO LEAVE  A Necessary Relationship for the Establishment of Savannah at Yamacraw Bluff James Oglethorpe Mary Musgrove Tomochichi James Oglethorpe James Oglethorpe was a philanthropist who lived in England. He was unhappy by how the English, who could not pay their bills, were treated. He had a friend who was put in prison because he could not pay his bills. His friend died in prison. Oglethorpe wanted to help the poor in English prisons. He was given the chance to start a colony in America to give those who were poor a new start. The colony was called Georgia, after King George II. Although no evidence was found of debtors in prison being among the Georgia colonists, the colony was established with the idea of giving the “deserving poor” a new start. James Oglethorpe was the only trustee who actually went to the colony of Georgia. Read here to learn more. Tomochichi Tomochichi was the Chief of the Yamacraw Indians. He lived in the area where James Oglethorpe wanted to establish the city of Savannah for the Georgia colony. James Oglethorpe was not sure if Tomochichi would like the idea. Tomochichi decided to live in peace with the English people in hopes of becoming alliances and trade partners. Tomochichi allowed Oglethorpe to settle on Yamacraw Bluff to build the city of Savannah. Tomochichi and James Oglethorpe became lifelong friends. Tomochichi even traveled back to England with Oglethorpe Mary Musgrove James Oglethorpe and Tomochichi needed help understanding each other. They spoke different languages. Mary Musgrove was born to a Creek Indian mother and a British father. She was able to help Oglethorpe and Tomochichi speak to one another. They trusted her to share the important things they needed to say. She also benefited by the relationship. Mary Musgrove’s husband, John, was a fur trader. The Musgrove family was allowed to set up a trading post on Yamacraw Bluff creating a successful business.  James Oglethorpe Tomochichi Mary Musgrove Who is Who? Drag the tiles to the person being described. Wishedpost Trading Traveled to to established form an - to England Philanthropist Yamacraw alliance with help tribe Bluff British Only trustee Disapproved Yamacraw to come to of slavery Married toin colony Indian of a colony fur trader Georgia Managed Allowed & British Part Creek Acted invested asat to settle a in Indian; Part the Yamacraw translator colony of British Bluff Georgia Jews Although initially banned from the colony of Georgia, Jews arrived in Georgia only 5 months after James Oglethorpe landed at Yamacraw Bluff. The colony had already lost their doctor and 20+ colonists to yellow fever. The Jews that arrived had a doctor as well as a winemaker. Oglethorpe allowed the Jews to stay. Dr. Samuel Nunes helped the colonists suffering from yellow fever by prescribing cold baths and cold drinks. The Jewish settlers were allowed to have land and they remained in the colony despite their cultural, language, and religious differences. Salzburgers The hard-working German Protestant Salzburgers were being forced from their land due to religious persecution. King George II offered the Salzburgers the opportunity to settle in the Georgia Colony. Although the first area they settled was harsh, they were allowed to move to a better location which they called New Ebenezer meaning “stone of help.” These colonists were the most successful in Georgia. They were very loyal colonists due to the opportunity they were given by King George II and the Trustees. Highland Scots The Scottish Highlanders had similar beliefs to those of the Salzburgers. Both the Highland Scots and the Salzburgers believed in anti-slavery and valued religion and hard work. The Scottish Highlanders were in Georgia however for a very different reason. They were known to be the best soldiers, therefore they were given the opportunity to have land, they called Darien, near Fort King George. To gain land promised to them, they fought bravely at the Battle of Bloody Marsh and attacked St. Augustine, Florida to defend against the Spanish. Malcontents The Malcontents were the colonists who were discontent and frustrated with the regulations of the Charter of 1732. They especially complained about the ban on rum and slavery. They complained both verbally and through written pamphlets demanding change. With time they got what they wanted. Both rum and slavery were allowed by the end of the Trustee Period.  Who is Who? Jews Drag the tiles to the group being described. Salzburger s Highland Scots Malcontent s  Royal Period Due to lack of economic gains and success of the Georgia colony, the Trustees turned the colony over to the British government. This time period is known as the Royal Period and lasted from 1752-1783. During this time government, as well as laws concerning land ownership, Learn more about the Royal Period in slavery, and alcohol Colonial Georgia by clicking on the changed. map and clicking HERE.  Use the information already learned and from the video on the previous slide to compare and contrast the Trustee and Royal Period of Colonial Georgia by dragging the tiles to the correct location in the venn diagram. Trustee Period Royal Period Overall peaceful 1732-1751 relations with American Indians Liquor Lead Land No bySuccessful Could Slavery English NotLand No No as Could 22 Be Trustees Be Slavery Liquor Owned Ownership Allowed Colony Successful More Produced and1752-1783 Sold Lead by Royal Governors  Goods Produced in Colonial Georgia W ine -- Wine, along with rice, indigo, and silk, could not be successfully produced in England. Wine never produced enough to be considered a productive export. Rice -- Rice became the colonies first staple crop. It was a very successful crop during the Royal Period of Georgia’s colonial history. The freshwater marsh lands and tidal rivers of the Coastal Plains served as great agricultural lands for the production of Irice. ndigo -- British textile producers desired the blue dye produced from indigo. Indigo was a successful export. S ilk -- Although silk was a required crop to be grown during the Trustee Period, it would not be grown successfully. Temperature and lack of knowledge on how to manage silkworms led to an unsuccessful industry. Cotton later replaced silk. T obacco -- Tobacco would become an important crop during the later colonial period and early statehood of Georgia.  Fill out the Chart Crop Profitable or Not Why? Wine Rice Indigo Silk Tobacco  Services Provided in Colonial Georgia Blacksmiths Silversmiths Tailors Potters Fur Trade with American Indians mostLY small scale farming  Review Drag the colored tiles to the description that it matches. 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