Colonization Period
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- The colony of Georgia was created under 3 main purposes: Philanthropy, Economics, and Defense.
- 21 trustees, including James Oglethorpe, were able to manage and invest in the settlement of Georgia. This time period was known as the Colonial period, and it lasted from 1732-1751.
- Any other rules established by the Trustees were to be followed, and the colonist had no voice or representation in the establishment of rules.
- The Charter of 1732 set strict rules and limits to Trustees. They could not own land, be paid, or hold office in Georgia. Hard alcohol and slavery were forbidden to Colonists. Catholics and Jews were also not allowed in the Colony.
- James Oglethorpe was a Philanthropist who lived in England. A main goal of him was to help poor English prisoners. He was given the chance to build and create a colony, which he called Georgia.
- Tomochichi was the leader and chief of the Yamacraw Indians who lived near where James Oglethorpe wanted to establish Georgia, specifically Savannah. Jame swas unsure if Tomochichi would be okay with the idea, but Tomochichi decided to remain at piece with the English. James and Tomochichi became lifelong friends.
- Mary Musgrove was born to a Creek Indian mother, and a British father. Tomochichi and James Oglethorpe spoke different languages, so Mary Musgrove became the translator for the two. She helped both side be able to create fair trade and negotiations.
- The Highland Scots were recruited to Georgia because they had been known as very skilled fighters. They had been given the opportunity to obtain land. They called Darien, a land near Fort King George.
- The Malcontents were Colonists who complained about the ban on slavery and rum. They complained verbally and through written Pamphlets.
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