The Charter of 1732 and Settlement of SavannahOnline version The Charter of 1732 and Settlement of Savannah by Mrs. Wardrop 1 Who granted the Charter of Georgia? Choose one or more answers a Queen Victoria b King George II c James Oglethorpe d King George III 2 One reason Georgia was established was for philanthropy. This means: a Making money for England b Protecting the colony from Spain c Helping the poor and debtors d Trading goods with Native Americans 3 The economic reason for founding Georgia included: a Producing raw materials for England b Establishing universities c Building forts in Florida d Providing protection from other countries 4 The defensive reason for Georgia’s settlement was to: a Protect the colony from Native Americans b Serve as a buffer between South Carolina and Spanish Florida c Trade with France d Settle religious groups 5 Who was the leader of the first group of colonists to settle Georgia? a Mary Musgrove b Tomochichi c James Oglethorpe d William Stephens 6 Tomochichi was: a A Spanish explorer b The governor of Georgia c A British soldier d The chief of the Yamacraw 7 Mary Musgrove helped the colonists by: a Serving as an interpreter between Oglethorpe and Tomochichi b Teaching them how to grow rice c Fighting the Spanish d Writing the Charter of Georgia 8 The city of Savannah was founded at: a Augusta b Savannah River Delta c Yamacraw Bluff d St. Augustine 9 Why was the relationship between Oglethorpe and Tomochichi important? a It started a war with Spain b It allowed Georgia to trade with England c It helped the colony gain land and build Savannah d They did not have a good relationship 10 James Oglethorpe wanted Georgia to be: a A colony for wealthy landowners b A colony for debtors and the poor to start fresh c A colony for religious freedom only d A colony for gold mining 11 Mary Musgrove’s mixed heritage (English and Creek) helped her: a Serve as a translator and negotiator b Become the governor of Georgia c Lead military expeditions d Draft the Charter of 1732 12 Which of these was NOT a reason Georgia was founded? a Philanthropy b Economics c Defense d Independence from England 13 What did Oglethorpe promise the Yamacraw in exchange for land at Yamacraw Bluff? a Gold and silver b Weapons and forts c Fair trade and peaceful relations d Additional land in other colonies 14 The Charter of 1732 gave Georgia: a Permission to trade with France b The right to establish a colony in America c A set of laws for Native Americans d Independence from Britain 15 Which statement best describes the founding of Savannah? a It was built without Native American help b It was established by Oglethorpe, with Tomochichi’s permission and Musgrove’s translation c It was built as a military fort only d It was built as a military fort only
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