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Georgia

Georgia. BY Nicole Belenski & Tracy Costa. Terms Debtors Pacifism Proprietary Financial Aid Melting pot Social experiment. Key terms. People James Oglethorpe Tomochichi King George II William Ewen. James Oglethorpe founded it in 1732 with a Charter given from King George the 2 nd.

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Georgia

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  1. Georgia BY Nicole Belenski & Tracy Costa

  2. Terms Debtors Pacifism Proprietary Financial Aid Melting pot Social experiment Key terms People • James Oglethorpe • Tomochichi • King George II • William Ewen

  3. James Oglethorpe founded it in 1732 with a Charter given from King George the 2nd History

  4. To be used as a boundary from the Spanish (to prevent them from spreading upward) Colony was also used as a place for debtors to start a new life Why it was founded

  5. Founded intially: with 0 slavery 0 alcohol consumption Little no none landholding Individual survival off farming off own land History

  6. Began as a Proprietary Colony where James Oglethrope was the proprieter James reported back to the council of trustees so that they knew exactly how Georgia was running. Government

  7. Royal Colony • In 1752 England saw some “financial issues” and transformed Georgia into a royal colony. • This changed there economy into slavery. • The governor Was then William Ewen.

  8. Economy • Georgia was the only colony that received financial aid by a vote of Parliament from the British government. • Crops were traded for items that couldn't be produced on the plantations such as shoes, lace, thread, etc. • Some jobs available were blacksmiths, tailors, and farmers.

  9. Culture • Divorce wasn't allowed, although this didn't stop women from escaping by running away. • Women had the role of making clothes and cooking meals and being a so called “true housekeeper”. • Children had many chores and there were no schools.

  10. Culture (continued) • Prohibited slavery and liquor. • Georgia was known as the “melting pot” because of the large diversity in backgrounds. • All religions were accepted except for Roman Catholic.

  11. Population 5,200people

  12. James respected the Native Americans He got help from the Yamacraw tribe's chief Tomochichi Native Americans

  13. Review • James Oglethorpe founded Georgia in 1732 • Debtors were sent to Georgia for a second chance in life • Prohibited slavery, alcohol, and land holding • Became a Royal Colony in 1755 • All religions were accepted except Roman Catholic due to their pacifism beliefs

  14. Review (continued) • Known as the melting pot • Only colony to receive financial aid • Respected the Yamacraw chief, fellow tribes, and all Native Americans • Created for a social experiment

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