Question

"When James Oglethorpe arrived in Georgia, he relied on Tomochichi, chief of the Yamacraw, for permission to settle on the bluff above the Savannah River. Oglethorpe also depended on Mary Musgrove, who translated and helped maintain peace between the groups."



Which of the following BEST describes how this partnership shaped Georgia’s founding?

a
It allowed peaceful relations and the establishment of Savannah.
b
It helped the British defeat the Spanish in Florida.
c
It guaranteed that slavery would not be allowed in Georgia.
d
It ended the trustee period early.

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The option that BEST describes how the partnership between James Oglethorpe, Tomochichi, and Mary Musgrove shaped Georgia’s founding is:

**a** It allowed peaceful relations and the establishment of Savannah.

This partnership was crucial for fostering cooperation between the British settlers and the Indigenous people, which helped ensure a successful settlement.

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