The following question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B.
Part A:
Read the passage and answer the two-part question.
James and many men and women from his home country moved to the Georgia colony during the Trustee Period. They were brought to Georgia to help defend the colony due to their reputation as skilled soldiers. Most of the settlers spoke Gaelic when they first arrived. Eventually they took part in colonial politics and many believed that slavery should not be allowed in the colony. Though most of these new settlers were Presbyterian, they got along well with the other Protestants in the colony.
To which group did James MOST LIKELY belong?
A.
the Highland Scots
B.
the Salzburgers
C.
the Malcontents
D.
the Border Ruffians
Multiple Choice Question
Part B:
Which detail from the text BEST supports the answer to Part A?
A.
". . . brought to Georgia to help defend the colony due to their reputation as skilled warriors."
B.
". . . got along well with the other Protestants in the colony."
C.
". . . moved to the Georgia colony during the Trustee Period."
D.
". . . took part in colonial politics and many believed slavery should not be allowed in the colony."
Part A: A. the Highland Scots
Part B: A. ". . . brought to Georgia to help defend the colony due to their reputation as skilled warriors." This detail supports the answer to Part A because it mentions that James and the other settlers were known for their skills as soldiers, which aligns with the reputation of the Highland Scots.