Which of the following best describes Mary Musgrove's contribution to the colony of Georgia?

Question

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.

Answer 1

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 as a mediator between the English colonists and the Native American leaders, facilitating communication and helping to establish peaceful relations in the early years of the colony.