From the True Narration of the Knight of Elvas

March 9, 1540
On the other bank of the river we found a province, which is called Acapachiqui (Southwest Georgia), very abundant in food... We saw some towns of the province, and others we could not because it was a land of very great swamps.
March 25 "...and because this place was dangerous, before the Indians came in canoes some went back the same way they had come but first they all had for lunch some hens of the land, which are called turkeys, and loins of venison that they found roasted on a barbacoa, which is like a grill..."
"The Governor (DeSoto) took corn from the village to last his soldiers for four days and marched on.
Source: Clayton, Lawrence A., Vernon James Knight, and Edward Moore. The DeSoto Chronicles: the Expedition of Hernando De Soto to North America in 1539-1543, 2 Volumes, The Univ. of Alabama Press. 1993

Based on this eyewitness account of DeSoto’s expedition, what are some of the foods that the Native Americans ate?
How did they cook their meat, according to the author of the diary?

Did the Spanish eat the foods that Native Americans ate? What is your evidence in the text?




This flag was the banner of a powerful European empire. This flag might have been carried by Hernando de Soto. It would have been displayed at army garrisons and at missions where priests worked to convert the native population to Christianity.


It is the principal flag of ______________________ (name of country) The primary reasons this European power explored the New World were:


What was the significance of Hernando de Soto’s expedition?

The Columbian Exchange

What were three positive and three negative effects of European contact on Native Americans?
LIST: POSITIVELIST: NEGATIVE





Summarize the effects of Spanish colonization in Georgia using vocabulary terms from Lessons 1 – 4:

THE CHARTER OF 1732
This text is an excerpt from the Charter of 1732, the founding document of the place we now call Georgia. It was signed by the king of England, who held title to the land that is now Georgia. He is giving the Trustees permission to start a colony because they have convinced him it’s a good idea.
This is a “Primary Source�, written someone who was alive at the time Georgia began. Primary source documents are created at the time of the event you are studying. (Secondary sources are created later.) Primary source documents can tell you a lot about the past. Read this excerpt twice, once for the ‘gist’ and once for details that answer the question: Why did the king think Georgia was a good idea?
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One way to analyze the document is to use SOAP .
To SOAP this text, answer these questions:
SOURCE: Who wrote this document? How do you know that using evidence in the text?
OCCASION: Why was the document written?
AUDIENCE: Who was this document written for?
PURPOSE: What action was proposed by this document?

According to the Charter of 1732, what were the reasons for establishing the colony of Georgia?
Cite your evidence from the text.

What is the significance of James Oglethorpe on Georgia history? Answer in complete sentences using the 5 Ws:
Who

What

Where

When

Why




Why was Savannah’s location important to the success of the colony? Include evidence you find in this image of Savannah created by Peter Gordon In 1734.
















Explain how Tomochichi and Mary Musgrove contributed to the success of colonial Georgia. What was the same about them? What was different?






Who were the Salzburgers ? Why did they move to Georgia?




In this image, James Oglethorpe is shown with the leaders of the Highland Scots community in Darien. Why did James Oglethorpe encourage this group to move to Georgia?









One of the Malcontents in Georgia wrote a letter to the Trustees complaining about the “Difficulties and Restrictions, which we do labor under.� Who were the Malcontents? What did the Malcontents consider to be a difficulty imposed on them by the Trustees? What changes did the Malcontents want to see in Georgia?




Describe the impact of the Spanish threat from Florida on colonial Georgia. What event demonstrated the ability of the colonists to defend themselves?




What was different about the economy of Trustee Georgia and the economy of the Royal Colony? Answer in complete sentences. Include details about how much land people could own, who could own it, the kinds of goods produced and the role of slavery.
Land:
Goods produced:
Slavery :

Is there a connections between the kinds of goods produced and slavery? Answer in a complete sentence.




Which religious denominations were important in early Georgia? Why?






If you lived in Georgia during the colonial era, where would you go to school if your lived in Savannah? Where would you go to school if you lived in one of the parishes that was a long boat ride away from Savannah?

When you show your work, we'll be glad to check it, one or two questions at a time.

Based on the True Narration of the Knight of Elvas, some of the foods that the Native Americans ate were hens of the land (turkeys) and loins of venison. They cooked their meat by roasting it on a barbacoa, which is like a grill.

The evidence in the text suggests that the Spanish also ate the foods that the Native Americans ate. In the diary, the Governor (DeSoto) took corn from the village to last his soldiers for four days. This implies that the Spanish soldiers relied on the Native Americans' food sources.

The flag described in the text might have been carried by Hernando de Soto and is considered the principal flag of Spain. The primary reasons for Spain's exploration of the New World were to establish army garrisons and missions for converting the native population to Christianity.

The significance of Hernando de Soto's expedition was that it was one of the first major European expeditions into the southeastern region of North America. It paved the way for further exploration and colonization by European powers.

The positive effects of European contact on Native Americans included the introduction of new crops and animals, which increased the diversity of food sources and improved their quality of life. European contact also brought technological advancements and trade opportunities.

The negative effects of European contact on Native Americans included the spread of diseases, such as smallpox, which decimated their populations. Europeans also disrupted their social and political structures, leading to conflicts and displacement. Native Americans were subjected to forced labor, enslavement, and cultural assimilation.

The effects of Spanish colonization in Georgia included the displacement and mistreatment of Native Americans, the introduction of new crops and animals, the establishment of Spanish missions, and the spread of Catholicism. The Spaniards also brought diseases that devastated the native population.

In the Charter of 1732, the reasons for establishing the colony of Georgia were to create a buffer zone between South Carolina and Spanish Florida, to provide a fresh start for debtors, and to establish a colony of hardworking Protestants.

The significance of James Oglethorpe in Georgia history is as follows:
- Who: James Oglethorpe was a British philanthropist and military leader.
- What: He founded the colony of Georgia as a sanctuary for debtors and a military outpost.
- Where: Georgia, specifically Savannah, was the location of the colony.
- When: James Oglethorpe founded Georgia in 1733.
- Why: Oglethorpe believed in prison reform and wanted to offer a fresh start to debtors. He also wanted to create a military barrier between British colonies and Spanish Florida.

Savannah's location was important to the success of the colony because it provided access to the Savannah River, which facilitated trade and transportation. The image of Savannah created by Peter Gordon in 1734 shows the presence of ships and the waterfront, highlighting the significance of the city's location for commerce.

Both Tomochichi and Mary Musgrove contributed to the success of colonial Georgia by acting as intermediaries between the Native American tribes and the English settlers. They helped with negotiations, trade, and fostering peaceful relations. The difference between them was that Tomochichi was a Native American chief, while Mary Musgrove was a mixed-race interpreter and trader.

The Salzburgers were a group of German-speaking Protestants from Salzburg, Austria, who moved to Georgia. They moved to Georgia due to religious persecution in their homeland and sought a place where they could practice their faith freely.

James Oglethorpe encouraged the Highland Scots community to move to Georgia because he saw their experience with agriculture, specifically in growing crops like indigo and rice, as valuable for the colony's economic development.

The Malcontents were a group of colonists in Georgia who were dissatisfied with the strict regulations imposed by the Trustees. They considered the restrictions imposed on land ownership, trade, and alcohol as difficulties. They wanted to see more lenient rules and more individual freedoms in Georgia.

The Spanish threat from Florida had a significant impact on colonial Georgia. The Spanish posed a military threat, leading to the need for the colonists to fortify their defenses. The Battle of Bloody Marsh in 1742 demonstrated the colonists' ability to defend themselves against a Spanish invasion.

The economy of Trustee Georgia was characterized by restrictions on land ownership, with individuals limited to a certain amount of land. Slavery was initially prohibited. The goods produced in Trustee Georgia were mainly agricultural, such as indigo and silk.

In the Royal Colony, the economy expanded, and land ownership restrictions were lifted. Slavery became a significant part of the economy, with large plantations relying on enslaved labor. The goods produced shifted to cash crops like rice and tobacco.

There is a connection between the kinds of goods produced and slavery. The expansion of the plantation economy in the Royal Colony led to a higher demand for labor, which was met through the use of enslaved Africans.

The religious denominations that were important in early Georgia were Anglicanism and Presbyterianism. Anglicanism was the established church, while Presbyterianism gained a significant following due to the influence of Scottish immigrants.

If you lived in Savannah during the colonial era, you would likely go to a local school or church for education. However, if you lived in one of the parishes that was a long boat ride away from Savannah, education might not have been easily accessible. Education in the colony was limited, and formal schools were primarily located in larger towns or settlements.