Which of the following best describes Mary Musgrove’s contribution to the colony of Georgia?
A.
She provided food and shelter to the colonists during their first month in the colony.
B.
She served as a translator for James Oglethorpe and Tomochichi to ensure peaceful negotiations.
C.
She was the wife of Tomochichi and convinced him to allow the English to settle on the Savannah River.
D.
She helped the British defeat the Spanish at the Battle of Bloody Marsh.
1 answer
The best description of Mary Musgrove’s contribution to the colony of Georgia is:
B. She served as a translator for James Oglethorpe and Tomochichi to ensure peaceful negotiations.
Mary Musgrove played a crucial role in facilitating communication between the English colonists and the local Native American tribes, particularly the Yamacraw people led by Tomochichi.
