Unit 2 Lesson 4: The Spanish, French, and English in America

Hernando de Soto’s explorations in Georgia
Who was involved? Think about the people or groups who were involved and affected by this event.

What happened? Summarize the event!

Where did the event take place?

What region(s) of Georgia did the event take place in?

When did the event take place?

Why is this event important to Georgia’s history?

Unit 2 Lesson 5: Settling Georgia and the Charter of 1732
The Charter of 1732
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What region(s) of Georgia did the event take place in?

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Why is this event important to Georgia’s history?

Unit 2 Lesson 6: Savannah and Early Life in Georgia
James Oglethorpe arriving in Georgia and founding Savannah
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Where did the event take place?

What region(s) of Georgia did the event take place in?

When did the event take place?

Why is this event important to Georgia’s history?

Unit 2 Lesson 9: Georgia Becomes a Royal Colony
Georgia becoming a Royal Colony after the Charter ends
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Unit 2 Lesson 4: The Spanish, French, and English in America
Hernando de Soto’s explorations in Georgia
Who was involved? - Hernando de Soto, Spanish explorers, Native American tribes

What happened? - Hernando de Soto led a Spanish expedition that explored Georgia, interacting with various Native American tribes and searching for riches.

Where did the event take place? - Georgia

What region(s) of Georgia did the event take place in? - Multiple regions of Georgia

When did the event take place? - 1540-1541

Why is this event important to Georgia’s history? - Hernando de Soto's expeditions in Georgia were the first European contact with the region, leading to future Spanish exploration and colonization. This event also had a significant impact on the Native American tribes of Georgia.

Unit 2 Lesson 5: Settling Georgia and the Charter of 1732
The Charter of 1732
Who was involved? - James Oglethorpe, Trustees of the Colony of Georgia

What happened? - King George II issued a royal charter to James Oglethorpe and the Trustees of the Colony of Georgia, establishing a new British colony in America with the goal of providing a fresh start for debtors and creating a buffer between Spanish Florida and the Carolinas.

Where did the event take place? - London, England

What region(s) of Georgia did the event take place in? - All of Georgia

When did the event take place? - 1732

Why is this event important to Georgia’s history? - The Charter of 1732 laid the foundation for the establishment of Georgia as a new colony, outlining its purpose, governing structure, and policies. This event marked the beginning of the colonization and settlement of Georgia.

Unit 2 Lesson 6: Savannah and Early Life in Georgia
James Oglethorpe arriving in Georgia and founding Savannah
Who was involved? - James Oglethorpe, settlers, Native American tribes

What happened? - James Oglethorpe and the first group of colonists arrived in Georgia, founded the city of Savannah, and established the colony of Georgia. They made peaceful alliances and trading relationships with local Native American tribes.

Where did the event take place? - Savannah, Georgia

What region(s) of Georgia did the event take place in? - Coastal region of Georgia

When did the event take place? - 1733

Why is this event important to Georgia’s history? - The arrival of Oglethorpe and the founding of Savannah marked the establishment of the first permanent settlement in Georgia. It played a crucial role in the development and growth of the colony, as well as in the peaceful relationships between the colonists and Native American tribes.

Unit 2 Lesson 9: Georgia Becomes a Royal Colony
Georgia becoming a Royal Colony after the Charter ends
Who was involved? - King George II, Trustees of the Colony of Georgia, colonists

What happened? - After the failure of the Trustees' experiment, King George II revoked the charter of the Trustees and established Georgia as a royal colony under direct control of the British crown.

Where did the event take place? - Georgia

What region(s) of Georgia did the event take place in? - All of Georgia

When did the event take place? - 1754

Why is this event important to Georgia’s history? - The transition to a royal colony marked a significant shift in Georgia's governance and administration. It allowed for greater control and influence by the British crown, changing the dynamics and policies within the colony.