Founding of GA Test Review

Terms in this set (22)

King George II
When GA was founded, who was the king of England at the time?
Defense, charity, economics
Name GA's reasons for founding.
It was a military zone to protect South Carolina from the Spanish
What was the purpose of GA serving as a buffer colony?
To utilize the raw materials/natural resources (mercantilism)
What was the main reason Georgia was created?
His friend had died in debtor's prison
What event pushed Oglethorpe to create a colony to help the poor?
Use a portion of their land to grow mulberry trees
The first settlers of GA were expected to do what?
Chief Tomochichi
Who gave Oglethorpe permission to settle on Yamacraw Bluff (present-day Savannah)?
She served as translator between Oglethorpe and Tomochichi
How did Mary Musgrove help Oglethorpe?
They could not own slaves.
What is one reason the Malcontents were dissatisfied with the trustees' policies?
Catholics
According the Charter of 1732, which religious group was banned from GA?
Ebenezer
What town did the Salzburgers first settle?
Their original settlement was marshy and unproductive
Why did the Salzburgers move locations?
Samuel Nunes
Which Jewish doctor aided many Georgians during the early days of settlement?
The Highland Scots
Which group of settlers came to Oglethorpe's aid during the Battle of Bloody Marsh?
The Spanish threat ended
What was the outcome of the Battle of Bloody Marsh?
Darien
What town did the Highland Scots settle?
Slavery
Which policy did the Highland Scots oppose?
People who were unhappy and complained about the trustees' policies.
Describe the Malcontents.
Most of the restrictive laws were relaxed.
How did Oglethorpe's leaving impact the colony?
A court system
Under John Reynold's governance, what did GA establish for the first time?
Henry Ellis
Which governor is credited for bringing self-government to GA?
James Wright
Which governor helped increase land ownership and encouraged loyalty to England?
YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE...
;