1. What were some of the major changes that occurred after Georgia became a royal colony?
2. What were some of the important (successful) crops grown in the Georgia colony?
3. What crop was NOT found to be economically successful in Georgia during the colonial period?
4. What was one of John Reynolds’ accomplishments as a Royal Governor?
5. How were representatives to the upper house of Georgia’s first legislature selected?
6. Who could vote for representatives to the Commons House of Assembly?
1. Some major changes that occurred after Georgia became a royal colony include the establishment of a new administrative structure with a royal governor appointed by the King, the introduction of slavery and the expansion of slave labor, the establishment of a judicial system, the granting of land titles to settlers, the allowance for alcohol consumption, the expansion of trade and commerce, and the implementation of a system of government with a bicameral legislature.
2. Some important successful crops grown in the Georgia colony were rice, indigo, and tobacco. Rice was particularly successful and became one of Georgia's major cash crops.
3. The crop that was not found to be economically successful in Georgia during the colonial period was silk. Despite efforts to promote silk production, the climate and soil conditions in Georgia were not suitable for successful silk cultivation.
4. One of John Reynolds' accomplishments as a Royal Governor was the establishment of a network of roads and bridges to improve transportation and communication within the colony.
5. Representatives to the upper house of Georgia's first legislature, known as the Royal Council, were selected by the King and appointed by the royal governor.
6. In the Commons House of Assembly, voting rights were initially limited to white male property owners who were at least 21 years old. Over time, voting rights expanded to include a larger proportion of the white male population.