Question

Read the passage and answer the question.

Henry lives in the Georgia Colony. He comes from a long line of farmers, but only recently gained ownership of the land on which he and his family farm. Henry objects to slavery. Instead, he works the land with his family and his neighbors, with whom he shares his profits. He has a large farm, so he rents out a portion to another family. As a property owner, Henry can vote and participate in local politics, but he has yet to do so. He does like the new court system, which helped him and other colonists settle disputes.

Does the passage describe life in Georgia during the Trustee Period or during the time when Georgia was a royal colony?

A.

This description is of Georgia during the Trustee Period. During this period, male colonists could vote for the colony's leaders.

B.

This description is of Georgia during the period in which it was a royal colony. During this period, rules regarding land ownership were relaxed.

C.

This description is of Georgia during the Trustee Period. During this period, disputes between colonists were settled in court.

D
.

This description is of Georgia during the period in which it was a royal colony. During this period, the ban on slavery was more harshly enforced.

Answer 1

B

The passage fits the royal-colony period: land rules were relaxed so more colonists owned and rented land and could vote, and new courts and local government institutions were established. (The Trustee Period had stricter land/slavery rules and less self-government.)