Standards for Unit 3
• SS8H2 The student will analyze the colonial period
of Georgia’s history.
– a. Explain the importance of James Oglethorpe, the
Charter of 1732, reasons for settlement (charity,
economics, and defense), Tomochichi, Mary
Musgrove, and the city of Savannah.
The Beginning of a Colony
“Hello James, be
a dear and go
establish a new
colony for me.”
“Yes your Majesty. It shall be a grand
colony to reflect your splendor.”
• ______________
King George II of
England gave
James Oglethorpe
_________________a
charter to establish
another British colony
in ______.
1732
• During this time the
colony of Georgia,
named after the king,
trustees
was led by _________.
The Reasons for the Establishment of
“We want this land
Georgia…
1. The _______and
Spanish
_______were
having
British
a dispute over the
territory between
them. Georgia was
established to
_______
protect the rest of
the colonies from a
possible Spanish
attack.
Hey stop that. You
two need to take a
chill pill.
Yeah well we were
here first plus there
might be some gold
in that region that
we have not found
or at least some
Natives to convert.
to grow more of our
cash crops. We want
that money.”
2. Oglethorpe was a member of Parliament, the
legislative body in England, he wanted
prison reform.
____________
• So many British citizens were being imprisoned
I am broke. The
taxes.
because they couldmoney
notGee
afford
I am
making is to pay their ______
thanks
–
not enough to feed
Oglethorpe.
Oglethorpe asked the
kingand
if Now
he Icould take some of
my family
pay
can start all over and
royal
taxes.
I ______________
don’t
people that were placed
in
and
provide for
my family.
want to go to prison.
debtors prison
provide them with a chance to pay off their debt in
this new colony.
the
Back in Europe there was a major divide
between the Christians. They criticized each
other by suggesting that the other factions were
worshiping the wrong way.
3. Oglethorpe wanted Georgia to be a safe
Protestants He wanted to create
haven for the __________.
another colony where Protestants could freely
practice their religion.
4. Lastly Georgia was established under the
assumption that the _____
land and ________
climate could
support some of the goods treasured in Europe.
– Silks, rice, indigo, and wine
• Which region of Georgia do you
think had the most fertile soil?
• Why do you think the English believed that
Asian products like rice and silk would grow in
Georgia’s climate?
• Georgia=A British
colony where
_____
Poor
Protestants could
___________
_______
Protect the rest of
the colonies and
Produce valuable
________
________.
Products
The Colony of Georgia
Founded in 1732
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6utWkHZvtIk
• King George II gave
James Oglethorpe
permission to create a
new colony in
between Spanish
controlled Florida and
the Carolinas.
• The Charter of 1732
granted Oglethorpe
royal permission to
begin this process.
• The Trustees
The Charter of 1732
• The colony fell
under the
responsibility
of the Trustees.
• They set the
ground rules
for this colony.
Savannah
• The city of __________
Savannah was founded in _____.
1733
• James Oglethorpe designed the city layout.
• Each neighborhood, square, and garden lot
was of equal size.
• This design allowed for fair land distribution.
• What geographic Feature is Savannah
located in? Hint it allows for more
effective movement of goods and
separates Georgia from Florida.
Tomochichi
• Chief of the
Yamacraw Native
__________
Americans.
• Helped established
peaceful relations
between the
________________
Native Americans
English
and the _______.
• This led to effective
trade, safer
interactions between
the two groups, and a
blend of cultures.
• Tomochichi even met
the __________
royal family in
England.
• Tomochichi was given a
______________
military funeral when
he died in 1739.
In which of the
four Native
American cultural
periods would
Tomochichi be
listed under?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7U1Bd-Jv_og
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABtqGefbb4M
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6utWkHZvtIk (foundation of Georgia)
Mary Musgrove/Coosaponakessa
• Half ______Native
Creek
English
American/Half _______
• She grew up in both the Creek
village of
_______________________.
Coweta and South Carolina
• She used her connections to
bridge the cultural gap between
the two groups of Georgia.
Pg.75
The Early Settlers of the Colony
Salburgers
1. The __________=Protestants
that were
expelled from Salzburg.
– King George II and the Georgia Trustees
sympathized with the Salburgers and invited
them to move to Georgia.
– These people established the town of Ebenezer
in 1734.
The Early Settlers of the Colony
2. The ___________=
Moravians Protestants from Bohemia.
– Unlike the Salburgs, who were kicked out of their
country, the Moravians were missionaries.
– Many other Protestant sects did not trust them as
they had a conflicting ideology.
– They believed that women should be allowed to
preach to open congregations and hold religious
offices.
– Ultimately this group of missionaries was
unsuccessful.
The Early Settlers of the Colony
3. The ___________=Highland
Malcontents
Scottish colonists
that founded Darien.
– This group of settlers did not receive aid from the
Trustees because the were wealthy enough to
afford the voyage to Georgia.
– For this reason they were not as loyal to the
Trustees or King George II.
– The Malcontent wanted to purchase more land
slaves to acquire more wealth.
and use _______
Malcontents
Salzburgs
Moravians
Battle of Bloody
Marsh
Highland
Scotts
James
Oglethorpe
1. British Ships were
Oglethorpe
goods off
2.3.smuggling
The
Spanish
Florida’s coast.
jumped
allegedly
cutatoff
theof a
Savannah
the ear
opportunity
British
Sailor to
to go to War
St. Simons Islandintimidate
the
and
thus
the
British
and
Warthem
of
prevent
Saint Augustine
Jenkins'
Ear
from
smuggling.
began.
Who were these three people?
2.
Mary Musgrove
1.
3.
Explain the relationship shared by
these three.
2. Mary Musgrove
1.
3.
• If Tomochichi developed such a strong
friendship with Oglethorpe what kind
of role do you think the Native
Americans had during the War of
Jenkins Ear?
Savannah
St. Simons Island
4.
6. Oglethorpe
Oglethorpe
7.his
The
5.
Oglethorpe
took
army
was forced
to
Georgians
tried
toback
attack
of
Native
retreat
to
were
loosing
Saint
Americans
Saint Simons
the
fight
until
Augustine,
and
Colonists
after beinga
the Battle
of
major
Spanish
and
invaded
defeated by
Bloody
Marsh
port
city.
Florida.
the Spainsh.
Saint Augustine
Geography
Which two
geographic features
can be found at this
intersection of
Georgia?
What would a battle
here look like?
http://www.youtube.com/watc
h?v=nPm4tx7IJDw
Highland Scots
Cause and Effect Flow Chart
British ships
were smuggling
goods from
Florida and the
Spanish
threatened
these sailors.
Causing
Oglethorpe to
want to go to
battle.
The Georgians
were invading
Florida in hopes
of gaining Saint
Augustine. They
were loosing and
had to retreat.
The Battle of the
Bloody Marsh
was the
changing point in
the war.
Oglethorpe and
his soldiers and
the Highland
Scots were able
to ambush the
Spanish Causing
them to retreat
back to Florida
and they stayed
their for years to
come.
To “Hell in a Hand Basket”
• Georgia was having issues during the 20 years
under the Trustees…
– Land could only be passed on to a male heir
– The Mulberry Trees used to feed the silk worms
could not support the
• The Trustees’ charter for the Georgia colony
ended in 1752.
• Two years later Parliament passed Georgia’s
new charter that made it an official royal
colony.
Royal Governor #1
• John Reynolds (1754-1757)
• Former naval officer turned
ineffective colonial leader:
– Angered his cabinet
– made political divisions within the colony
– Did not have a good relationship with the Native
Americans
– Was removed from his position when residents
complained about him.
Royal Governor #2
• Henry Ellis (1757-1760)
– Set up an effective budget for the colony
– Regulated trade with the Native Americans
– Built forts
– Tried to abolish slavery
• Henry Ellis by comparison was a far more
effective governor than Reynolds.
• He left the office due to poor health.
Royal Governor #3
• James Wright (1760-1776)
• Had experience as a attorney general had Ellis’
government officials to help him lead Georgia.
• The peace settlement made after the French
and Indian War granted Georgia lands from
the St. Mary’s to the Mississippi River.
Slavery
• Between 1750 and 1775 the number of slaves
in America increased from 500 to 18,000.
• Slaves could not…
– Marry
– Live where they wanted
– Leave their slave owner
– Learn to read
• They were used to cultivate the rice fields of
Georgia.
• If they tried to revolt against their masters
they could be beaten, separated from their
family and friends, and even put to death.