Lesson 2: GA As a Trustee Colony

Unit 2: Exploration and GA Colonization

Lesson 2: GA as a Trustee Colony

Standard - SS8H2: The student will analyze the colonial period of Georgia's history.
Element a.: Explain the importance of James Oglethorpe, the Charter of 1732, reasons for settlement (charity, economics, and defense), Tomochichi, Mary Musgrove, and the city of Savannah.
Element b.: Evaluate the Trustee Period of Georgia's colonial history, emphasizing the role of the Salzburgers, Highland Scots, malcontents, and the Spanish threat from Florida.
Verbs / Nouns
Lesson 2 – GA as a Trustee Colony – Key Vocabulary
James Oglethorpe / Mary Musgrove / Highland Scots
Charter of 1732 / City of Savannah / Malcontents
Reasons for Settlement of GA / Trustee Period / Spanish threat from Florida
Tomochichi / Salzburgers
E.Q. – What were the important people and events that led to the colonization and development of Georgia?
E.Q. – What difficulties did the colony of Georgia face that eventually led to the end of the Trustee Period?
Identification
Who? and/or What? / Context
When? and/or Where? / Connections
Why and/or How? Explain its connection to the GPS, its impact on GA, and/or the “big picture”.
James Oglethorpe
Charter of 1732
Reasons for the Settlement of GA / Information/Notes:
What were the three reasons stated in the Charter of 1732 for the creation of GA?
3. 
Tomochichi
Mary Musgrove
City of Savannah
Salzburgers
Highland Scots
Malcontents
Spanish threat from Florida
Trustee Period / Information/Notes:
What were three problems that led to the end of the Trustee Period?
Do you think that the Trustee Period of Georgia was successful? Explain your answer.
Additional Notes:
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Essential Question #1: What were the important people and events that led to the colonization and development of Georgia?
Essential Question #2: What difficulties did the colony of Georgia face that eventually led to the end of the Trustee Period?