Unit 2A: Early and Colonial Georgia Funko Pop

Question

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Fill out this worksheet to create a Funko Pop figure for one of the key people listed below from Early and Colonial Georgia. You can click on the links to access each person’s page on the New Georgia Encyclopedia:

Hernando de Soto
James Oglethorpe
Tomochichi
Mary Musgrove
Henry Ellis
James Wright

Remember, all work should be in your own words!
Character Name:

Where are they from?


Drawing of your Funko Pop (you can use the template below or create your own) You can also use the website below and include a screenshot:
Pop! Yourself – Create Personalized Funko Pop Figures

When were they alive?

What were they known for?

Accessories (describe at least two accessories your Funko Pop would come with)
What would he have with him?
TELL me about them (DESCRIBE)


Why is this person important to Georgia’s history? What was their legacy (this should be at least 3 sentences)

Answer 1

Character Name: James Oglethorpe

Where are they from? James Oglethorpe was from England, specifically the region of Westminster in London.

Drawing of your Funko Pop (visual not included in this format, but you can visualize a Funko Pop figure with the following characteristics):

• Oglethorpe could be depicted wearing 18th-century military attire—a coat with buttons, a waistcoat, and knee breeches.
• He could have distinct features like a powdered wig and holding a map of Georgia, representing his role as a founder.

When were they alive? James Oglethorpe was born on December 22, 1696, and died on July 1, 1785.

What were they known for? James Oglethorpe was known for being the founder of the Georgia colony in 1733. He played a crucial role in the early governance of Georgia, advocating for prisoner reform and promoting a land of opportunity for the poor and disenfranchised.

Accessories (describe at least two accessories your Funko Pop would come with):

1. Map of Georgia: This accessory symbolizes Oglethorpe's vision for the Georgia colony, showcasing the areas he sought to develop. It would have a vintage look with drawings of the land and indications of settlements.

2. Military Sword: This sword would represent Oglethorpe's military background and his involvement in defense matters for the colony, especially against Spanish forces in Florida. It would be designed beautifully with a detailed hilt.

Why is this person important to Georgia’s history? What was their legacy? James Oglethorpe is significant to Georgia's history as he was the principal architect of the colony's establishment. His vision of creating a place where the “worthy poor” could start anew shaped the state's early culture and values. Oglethorpe's leadership and progressive ideas, such as banning slavery initially and promoting civil liberties, laid the groundwork for many of Georgia’s later policies. His legacy continues to influence Georgia's identity as a place of opportunity and refuge.