Question

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

B. She served as a translator for James Oglethorpe and Tomochichi to ensure peaceful negotiations.

Mary Musgrove played a crucial role in facilitating communication and diplomacy between the English settlers and the Native American tribes, particularly the Yamacraw, which significantly contributed to the establishment and success of the Georgia colony.