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Unit 3 PreTest: SS8H2: Colonial Georgia

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  • Q1
    What was the main purpose of the Charter of 1732?
    To create a refuge for political dissidents.
    To establish a settlement for religious freedom.

    I don't know

    To establish a settlement for trade purposes.
    To establish a settlement based on philanthropy, economics, and defense.
    30s
  • Q2
    Which philanthropist played a key role in the establishment of the Charter of 1732?
    Nathaniel Bacon
    James Oglethorpe
    William Penn
    John Smith

    I don't know

    30s
  • Q3
    What were the specific economic goals of the Charter of 1732?
    To achieve economic self-sufficiency.
    To create economic opportunities and generate wealth.
    To develop an agricultural society.
    To establish a barter system for trade.

    I don't know

    30s
  • Q4
    What was the purpose of establishing the city of Savannah at Yamacraw Bluff?
    To expand Native American territories
    To mine for gold and precious minerals

    I don't know

    To create a new settlement for debtors and provide a buffer zone against Spanish Florida
    To establish a trading post for the English East India Company
    30s
  • Q5
    What role did Tomochichi play in the establishment of the city of Savannah?

    I don't know

    He was the chief of the Yamacraw tribe and welcomed the settlers
    He was the founder and leader of the Georgia colony
    He led expeditions to explore the surrounding area
    He served as an interpreter between the settlers and Native Americans
    30s
  • Q6
    Who was Mary Musgrove in relation to the establishment of the city of Savannah?
    She was the founder and leader of the Georgia colony
    She served as an interpreter and facilitator between the settlers and Native Americans
    She was a prominent trader in the region

    I don't know

    She led expeditions to explore the surrounding area
    30s
  • Q7
    What was the significance of the relationship between James Oglethorpe, Tomochichi, and Mary Musgrove in establishing the city of Savannah?

    I don't know

    They collaborated to establish peaceful relations with the Native Americans and ensure the success of the settlement
    They had no role in the establishment of Savannah
    They were rivals competing to establish separate settlements
    They fought against each other for control of the Yamacraw Bluff
    30s
  • Q8
    What was the main reason behind James Oglethorpe's establishment of the city of Savannah?
    To exploit the region's natural resources for economic gain

    I don't know

    To create a haven for debtors and give them an opportunity for a fresh start
    To build a religious sanctuary for persecuted groups
    To establish a strategic military outpost against French colonization
    30s
  • Q9
    Which group in Georgia during the Trustee Period opposed the strict regulations imposed by the Trustees?
    Highland Scots

    I don't know

    Salzburgers
    Jews
    Malcontents
    30s
  • Q10
    Which group of settlers in Georgia during the Trustee Period faced opposition and backlash from some colonists due to religious differences?
    Jews
    Salzburgers
    Malcontents
    Highland Scots

    I don't know

    30s
  • Q11
    Which group of settlers in Georgia during the Trustee Period sought refuge from persecution and played a crucial role in the development of the silk industry?
    Jews
    Malcontents
    Highland Scots
    Salzburgers

    I don't know

    30s
  • Q12
    Which group in Georgia during the Trustee Period played a major role in the defense and protection of the colony?
    Malcontents
    Highland Scots

    I don't know

    Jews
    Salzburgers
    30s
  • Q13
    How did Georgia's transition into a royal colony affect the institution of slavery?
    Slavery was practiced but with limited rights for enslaved individuals.
    Slavery remained unchanged.
    Slavery was restricted to certain regions.
    Slavery was officially legalized and expanded.
    Slavery was completely abolished.

    I don't know

    30s
  • Q14
    Which factor most contributed to the change in Georgia’s economy when it transitioned from a trustee colony to a royal colony?
    slave labor
    development of railroads
    I do not know.
    restrictions on land
    rules made by the Trustees
    30s
  • Q15
    What impact did Georgia’s transition from a trustee colony to a royal colony have on its economy?
    It suffered
    It stayed the same
    It thrived
    It collapsed

    I don't know

    30s

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