Question
The Salzburgers led all Georgia communities in producing________.
A Rice
B Corn
C Silk
D Tobacco
C Silk
The Salzburgers led all Georgia communities in producing silk.
To find the answer to this question, you can follow these steps:
1. Begin by understanding who the Salzburgers were. The Salzburgers were a group of German-speaking Protestants who settled in the colony of Georgia in the 18th century.
2. Next, consider what these communities were known for producing. During this time period, agriculture was the main livelihood, so focus on agricultural products.
3. Look at the options given: rice, corn, silk, and tobacco. Based on historical context and the climate of Georgia, you can eliminate silk right away. While possible to grow in Georgia, silk production was not a significant industry compared to other agricultural products.
4. Now, consider the remaining options: rice, corn, and tobacco. Rice was a major crop grown in coastal Georgia, but the Salzburgers did not settle in the coastal areas, so it is unlikely that rice was their main crop.
5. This leaves us with corn and tobacco. Corn was a staple crop for many early American colonies, including Georgia, but tobacco was also a profitable cash crop during this time.
6. To make the final decision, take into account that the Salzburgers were known for their agricultural skills and were encouraged by the Georgia Trustees to grow tobacco because of its economic value.
7. Considering all these factors, the answer to the question is D) Tobacco. The Salzburgers were the leading Georgia community in producing tobacco.