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EQ: Why was the Colony of Georgia Founded?

EQ: Why was the Colony of Georgia Founded?. This is what your notes SHOULD look like. If your information is inaccurate or incomplete, correct it now in a notebook. All points are “need to know”. Next is how notes should be taken in 8 th grade and highschool-graduate school. I. Vocabulary

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EQ: Why was the Colony of Georgia Founded?

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  1. EQ: Why was the Colony of Georgia Founded? • This is what your notes SHOULD look like. If your information is inaccurate or incomplete, correct it now in a notebook. • All points are “need to know”. • Next is how notes should be taken in 8th grade and highschool-graduate school.

  2. I. Vocabulary a. Mercantilism – a trade policy where you export (sell to other countries) more than you import (buy from other countries) b. Garrison – a fort where the military lives c. Debtor – a person who owes money (debt) d. Trustee – a person who is trusted to act on the behalf of others e. Charter – a legal agreement that gives rights & privileges

  3. II. Margavate of Azilia was designed to be a utopian society. It failed because Sir Montgomery couldn’t get the financing (money). III. James Edward Oglethorpe a. View on Debtors – felt that debtors were “poor but worthy” and deserved a second chance. b. Proposed to King George II (1) a balanced trading policy to make GB self-sufficient (2) to be a “buffer” from the Spanish, French & Native Americans

  4. IV. Colony of Georgia a. Year Chartered: 1732 b. Number of Trustees: 21 c. 4 Banned Groups i. Papists (Catholics) banned b/c feud between Church of England & Catholic Church. Also, Spain (rival) is Catholic. ii. Blacks banned so there would be no slavery in colony. iii. Liquor Dealers banned so people would be more productive. iv. Lawyers banned to encourage people to settle their disputes out of court.

  5. V. Agreement of Colonists • Defend colony against all enemies • Land given couldn’t be sold • Receive seeds & tools to cultivate land • Use part of land for Mulberry Trees (Silk production) • Obey all regulations of the Trustees

  6. VI. Voyage. • Ship’s name: Ann • Left London: November 17, 1732 • Arrived in Charleston, SC: January 13, 1733 • 88 days at sea • Between 114 and 125 colonists aboard VII. Oglethorpe & Tomochichi (BFFs) • Tomochichi helped Oglethorpe by providing the location for the first settlement at Yamacraw Bluff • Mary Musgrove translated for Oglethorpe & Tomochichi • First Settlement was Savannah

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