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

• ______________ of England gave _________________a charter to establish another British colony in ______.

• During this time the colony of Georgia, named after the king, was led by _________.

“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

James Oglethorpe

1732

trustees

The Reasons for the Establishment of Georgia…

1. The _______and _______were having a dispute over the territory between them. Georgia was established to _______ the rest of the colonies from a possible Spanish attack.

“We want this land to grow more of our cash crops. We want

that money.”

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.

Hey stop that. You two need to take a

chill pill.

SpanishBritish

protect

2. Oglethorpe was a member of Parliament, the legislative body in England, he wanted ____________• So many British citizens were being imprisoned

because they could not afford to pay their ______– Oglethorpe asked the king if he could take some of the

people that were placed in ______________ and provide them with a chance to pay off their debt in this new colony.

I am broke. The money I am making is

not enough to feed my family and pay royal taxes. I don’t

want to go to prison.

Gee thanks Oglethorpe. Now I

can start all over and provide for my family.

prison reform.

taxes.

debtors prison

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 haven for the __________. He wanted to create another colony where Protestants could freely practice their religion.

Protestants

4. Lastly Georgia was established under the assumption that the _____ and ________ could support some of the goods treasured in Europe.

– Silks, rice, indigo, and wine

land climate

• 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?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6utWkHZvtIk

• Georgia=A British colony where _____ ___________ could _______ the rest of the colonies and ________ valuable ________.

PoorProtestants Protect

ProduceProducts

The Colony of Georgia Founded in 1732

• 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 __________ was founded in _____.• James Oglethorpe designed the city layout.• Each neighborhood, square, and garden lot

was of equal size.• This design allowed for fair land distribution.

Savannah 1733

• 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 __________ Native Americans.

• Helped established peaceful relations between the ________________ and the _______.

• This led to effective trade, safer interactions between the two groups, and a blend of cultures.

Yamacraw

Native AmericansEnglish

• Tomochichi even met the __________ in England.

• Tomochichi was given a ______________ when he died in 1739.military funeral

royal family

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

American/Half _______• She grew up in both the Creek

village of _______________________.

• She used her connections to bridge the cultural gap between the two groups of Georgia.

CreekEnglish

Coweta and South Carolina

Pg.75

The Early Settlers of the Colony1. 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.

Salburgers

The Early Settlers of the Colony

2. The ___________= 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.

Moravians

The Early Settlers of the Colony3. The ___________=Highland 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 and use _______ to acquire more wealth.

Malcontents

slaves

Moravians

Salzburgs

Malcontents

Highland Scotts

Battle of Bloody Marsh

James Oglethorpe

1. British Ships were smuggling goods off

Florida’s coast.

Savannah

St. Simons Island

Saint Augustine

2. The Spanish allegedly cut off

the ear of a British Sailor to intimidate the

British and prevent them

from smuggling.

3. Oglethorpe jumped at

the opportunity to go to War and thus the

War of Jenkins' Ear

began.

Who were these three people?

1.

2.

3.

Mary MusgroveJames Oglethorpe Tomochichi

Explain the relationship shared by these three.

1.

2.

3.

Mary MusgroveJames Oglethorpe Tomochichi

• 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

Saint Augustine

4. Oglethorpe took his army

of Native Americans

and Colonists and invaded

Florida.

5. Oglethorpe tried to attack

Saint Augustine, a

major Spanish port city.

6. Oglethorpe was forced to

retreat back to Saint Simons after being defeated by the Spainsh.

7. The Georgians

were loosing the fight until the Battle of

Bloody Marsh

Geography

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nPm4tx7IJDw

Which two geographic features can be found at this

intersection of Georgia?

What would a battle here look like?

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.