According to the Charter of 1732 which of these is NOT a reason for the British settlement of the colony of Georgia?
Economics
Religion
Defense
Philanthropy
According to the Charter of 1732, defense is NOT a reason for the British settlement of the colony of Georgia.
Which of the following best describes Mary Musgrove’s contribution to the colony of Georgia?
She provided food and shelter to the colonists during their first month in the colony.
She served as a translator for James Oglethorpe and Tomochichi to ensure peaceful negotiations.
She was the wife of Tomochichi and convinced him to allow the English to settle on the Savannah River.
She helped the British defeat the Spanish at the Battle of Bloody Marsh.
She served as a translator for James Oglethorpe and Tomochichi to ensure peaceful negotiations.
Based on the image, which of these options BEST indicates why James Oglethorpe recruited the Highland Scots?
Based on the people in the background of the image, the Highland Scots were able to provide much needed healthcare to the colony of Georgia.
Based on the clothing in the image, the Highland Scots were recruited because they would prosper in Georgia's climate.
Based on the weapons in the image, the Highland Scots were used to defend the Georgia colony against the Spanish threat in Florida
The Highland Scots were recruited to help build buildings like the one seen in the image
Based on the weapons in the image, the Highland Scots were recruited to defend the Georgia colony against the Spanish threat in Florida.
Which of the following is NOT true about Georgia's transition to a royal colony?
After pressure from groups including the Malcontents, slavery became legal
Alcohol became legal in the Georgia colony
Colonists were allowed to buy and sell land
The trustees remained in control of Georgia's government
After pressure from groups including the Malcontents, slavery became legal is NOT true about Georgia's transition to a royal colony.
Which of these was NOT a cash crop during the colonial period in Georgia?
Rice
Indigo
Silk
Cotton
Cotton was NOT a cash crop during the colonial period in Georgia.
Why did the British decide to tax the colonists?
to discourage colonists from fighting for independence
to punish colonists for fighting against them in the French and Indian War
to ease tensions between the European settlers and Native Americans
to help pay for the French and Indian War