The Founding of Georgia Exam
Questions and Answers
What type of colony was Georgia at first? - ANSWER-A Trustee Colony
Who would oversee the colony of Georgia? - ANSWER-21 Trustees appointed by
King George II; Only one trustee, James Oglethorpe made the trip to the colony.
What are two cities that were built by the Salzburgers and Highland Scots that could
reflect the diversity of the colony? - ANSWER-New Ebenezer and Darien
Who is credited with saving the lives of many colonists from disease (cholera) after
he and his people were allowed into the colony of Georgia? - ANSWER-The Jewish
doctor, Dr. Samuel Nunes
What did the Malcontents want to happen in Georgia? - ANSWER-a. To allow for the
purchase of more land to expand their revenue possibilities.
b. To allow for the institute of slavery to be allowed in Georgia to better handle the
expanded land or plantations.
c. To allow alcohol (Rum) to be allowed in the colony of Georgia in order to expand
their revenue possibilities.
. Who was the leader of the Yamacraw Indians? - ANSWER-Tomochich
Which industry/product greatly increased because of slavery in Georgia? -
ANSWER-The Rice production industry
What rule did the Malcontents want to change the most? - ANSWER-The ban on
slavery in the colony of Georgia
Why were the Highland Scots so important to the colony? - ANSWER-They were
considered to be the best military and most skilled fort designers and builders in the
world at this time. Because of their reputation, James Oglethorpe offered them the
chance and the means to settle in the colony of Georgia and in return the would
essentially become a hired military to help Georgia defend against the Spanish
forces moving up from Florida.
Why was Tomochichi's trip to England to meet the King so important? - ANSWER-
This trip was important because it confirmed the relationship between the British and
the Yamacraw as allies. This showed the goodwill and good intentions between the
two groups of peoples.
Who was the interpreter /ambassador between Oglethorpe and Tomochichi? -
ANSWER-Mary Musgrove
Questions and Answers
What type of colony was Georgia at first? - ANSWER-A Trustee Colony
Who would oversee the colony of Georgia? - ANSWER-21 Trustees appointed by
King George II; Only one trustee, James Oglethorpe made the trip to the colony.
What are two cities that were built by the Salzburgers and Highland Scots that could
reflect the diversity of the colony? - ANSWER-New Ebenezer and Darien
Who is credited with saving the lives of many colonists from disease (cholera) after
he and his people were allowed into the colony of Georgia? - ANSWER-The Jewish
doctor, Dr. Samuel Nunes
What did the Malcontents want to happen in Georgia? - ANSWER-a. To allow for the
purchase of more land to expand their revenue possibilities.
b. To allow for the institute of slavery to be allowed in Georgia to better handle the
expanded land or plantations.
c. To allow alcohol (Rum) to be allowed in the colony of Georgia in order to expand
their revenue possibilities.
. Who was the leader of the Yamacraw Indians? - ANSWER-Tomochich
Which industry/product greatly increased because of slavery in Georgia? -
ANSWER-The Rice production industry
What rule did the Malcontents want to change the most? - ANSWER-The ban on
slavery in the colony of Georgia
Why were the Highland Scots so important to the colony? - ANSWER-They were
considered to be the best military and most skilled fort designers and builders in the
world at this time. Because of their reputation, James Oglethorpe offered them the
chance and the means to settle in the colony of Georgia and in return the would
essentially become a hired military to help Georgia defend against the Spanish
forces moving up from Florida.
Why was Tomochichi's trip to England to meet the King so important? - ANSWER-
This trip was important because it confirmed the relationship between the British and
the Yamacraw as allies. This showed the goodwill and good intentions between the
two groups of peoples.
Who was the interpreter /ambassador between Oglethorpe and Tomochichi? -
ANSWER-Mary Musgrove
