The option that does NOT describe James Oglethorpe is "Royalty." James Oglethorpe was a wealthy philanthropist and served as the head of trustees in Georgia, but he was not of royal lineage.
Which of the following does NOT describe James Oglethorpe?
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Wealthy
Philanthropist
Royalty
Served as head of trustees in Georgia
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Why can it be said that Europeans did not discover the Americas?
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The Americas were destroyed by wildfires before anyone discovered them
Asian explorers found the Americas first
Europeans never landed in the Americas
Native Americans were already inhabiting the land in the Americas
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The Americas were destroyed by wildfires before anyone discovered them
Asian explorers found the Americas first
Europeans never landed in the Americas
Native Americans were already inhabiting the land in the Americas
The most accurate answer is: "Native Americans were already inhabiting the land in the Americas." This statement emphasizes that the Americas were already populated by indigenous peoples long before European explorers arrived.
Which of the following is NOT a reason that Oglethorpe and the trustees wanted to start the colony of Georgia?
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To help the poor who could not pay their bills
To help the English economy
To form large plantations
To provide defense
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To help the poor who could not pay their bills
To help the English economy
To form large plantations
To provide defense
The option that is NOT a reason that Oglethorpe and the trustees wanted to start the colony of Georgia is "To form large plantations." Oglethorpe and the trustees aimed to create a colony for the poor, to support the English economy, and to provide a defensive buffer against Spanish Florida, but the idea of large plantations was contrary to their initial vision for the colony, which included small farms and avoiding the plantation system typical of other Southern colonies.
Which of the following was allowed in the Georgia colony under the Charter of 1732?
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Slavery
Alcohol
Limited land ownership
Catholics
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Slavery
Alcohol
Limited land ownership
Catholics
Under the Charter of 1732, the option that was allowed in the Georgia colony is "Limited land ownership." The charter initially prohibited slavery, alcohol, and the settlement of Catholics in Georgia, focusing instead on providing opportunities for the poor and creating a buffer against Spanish Florida. However, the idea of limited land ownership was part of their plan to prevent the development of a plantation economy.
Which of the following was a contribution of Tomochichi to the success of the Georgia colony?
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He had a cure for the disease caused by the mosquitos
He kept peace between the British settlers and the Creek Indians
He kept most of the land that Oglethorpe wanted for the settlement
He helped plan the orderly arrangement of Savannah
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He had a cure for the disease caused by the mosquitos
He kept peace between the British settlers and the Creek Indians
He kept most of the land that Oglethorpe wanted for the settlement
He helped plan the orderly arrangement of Savannah
The correct answer is: "He kept peace between the British settlers and the Creek Indians." Tomochichi, a leader of the Yamacraw people, played a crucial role in fostering good relationships between the Native American tribes and the British settlers, which contributed to the success of the Georgia colony.
This group was made up of fierce fighters who would protect Georgia’s southern border from invasion by the Spanish.
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Highland Scots
Malcontents
Salzburgers
Trustees
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Highland Scots
Malcontents
Salzburgers
Trustees
The correct answer is: Highland Scots. The Highland Scots were known for their fighting skills and played a significant role in defending Georgia's southern border against potential Spanish invasions.