IZZY HALL(P.6)
COACH SMITH: PRE-AP US HISTORY 8
10/12/13
COACH SMITH: PRE-AP US HISTORY 8
10/12/13
REASONS FOR & DATE OF FOUNDING
REASONS: Georgia is a southern colony that was founded by the colonist James Oglethorpe.He came to Georgia at first for relief for poor English citizens and as a buffer between Spanish Florida and The Carolinas.
IN DEPTH: Motivation for Founding: In 1732, James Oglethorpe was given a charter from King George II to create a new colony which he would nameGeorgia. This was located between South Carolina and Florida.
DATE: 1732
IN DEPTH: Motivation for Founding: In 1732, James Oglethorpe was given a charter from King George II to create a new colony which he would nameGeorgia. This was located between South Carolina and Florida.
DATE: 1732
ECONOMY
The economy in Georgia consisted of indigo, rice and exclusive sugar cane growth. These industries were sold in a process call cash crops. This is when crops are sold not to be used for the farmer's use but to make an intentional product for other colonies.
AFFECTS: The cash crop system will provide valuable resources for other needy colonies.
AFFECTS: The cash crop system will provide valuable resources for other needy colonies.
GEOGRAPHY
The Golden Isles of Georgia lie off the coast of the state. The main geographical features include mountains such as the Ridge-and-valley Appalachians in the northwest, the Blue Ridge Mountains in the northeast, the Piedmont plateau in the central portion of the state and Coastal Plain in the south.
AFFECTS: The rugged land makes for difficult travel that may or may not provide a strong settler base.
AFFECTS: The rugged land makes for difficult travel that may or may not provide a strong settler base.
GOVERNMENT
Georgia began as a proprietary colony, which meant that it was governed by a "proprietor," in this case, Gen. James Oglethorpe. As proprietor, Oglethorpe created and maintained laws in the new colony, but he reported to a council of trustees back in England, of which he was a member. The trustees saw to the colony's financial needs and were the liason to the crown. Oglethorpe was the council's contact in the colony; he acted on their behalf and reported to them about matters of the colony. This arangement lasted for a time, but the governing of the colony was turned over to the crown and Georgia officially became a royal colony in 1755 when William Ewen became the first royal governor.
AFFECTS: Some incoming colonists my not agree with the royal colony's ideas such as the complete king power.
AFFECTS: Some incoming colonists my not agree with the royal colony's ideas such as the complete king power.
IMPORTANT RESIDENTS
HISTORICAL:
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Martin Luther King, Jr
MODERN:
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President Jimmy Carter
Martin Luther King, Jr
MODERN:
2 chainz
kanye west
cee lo green
luke bryan
raven simone
julia roberts
RELIGION
Georgia had always been a "melting pot," welcoming the persecuted and prosecuted of Europe including large groups of Puritans, Lutherans, and Quakers (Wrightsboro). The only group not welcome in Georgia were Catholics, which is not surprising considering the religious wars that were fought a century earlier in England.
AFFECTS:The diversity of religion brought Georgia an unexpected strength - an willingness to accept others regardless of religion
AFFECTS:The diversity of religion brought Georgia an unexpected strength - an willingness to accept others regardless of religion
FOUNDING DOCUMENTS
The opening lines of the Georgian constitution are found below.
"Citizens of Georgia. Whose firm will is to establish a democratic social order, economic freedom, a rule-of-law based social State
To secure universally recognised human rights and freedoms,
To enhance the state independence and peaceful relations with other people, bearing in mind the centuries-old traditions of the Statehood of the Georgian Nation and the basic principles of the Constitution of Georgia of 1921," states the constitution.
(my source: http://www.parliament.ge/files/68_1944_951190_CONSTIT_27_12.06.pdf) Basically, it is establishing freedoms and recognizing firm laws and independence.
"Citizens of Georgia. Whose firm will is to establish a democratic social order, economic freedom, a rule-of-law based social State
To secure universally recognised human rights and freedoms,
To enhance the state independence and peaceful relations with other people, bearing in mind the centuries-old traditions of the Statehood of the Georgian Nation and the basic principles of the Constitution of Georgia of 1921," states the constitution.
(my source: http://www.parliament.ge/files/68_1944_951190_CONSTIT_27_12.06.pdf) Basically, it is establishing freedoms and recognizing firm laws and independence.
RESIDENT REQUIREMENTS
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TARGET RESIDENTThe perfect citizen for colonial Georgia would be one who is not a believer in the catholic religion, yet an be very accepting of other religions. They would more or less favor the democratic system as well as the royal colony's ruling. Th land would be rugged, but this wouldn't stand in their way! Also the cash crop system would be a defiant strong point in an ideal Georgian settler.
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BIBLIOGRAPHY
Works Cited
"The 13 American Colonies: Georgia." The 13 American Colonies: Georgia. ARTTODAY, n.d. Web. 15 Oct. 2013.
"Famous Georgians." Famous Georgians. DIGITAL LIBRARY OF GEORGIA, 2013. Web. 15 Oct. 2013.
"Georgia Constitution." N.p., n.d. Web.
LLC, N. STATE. "Georgia Geography from NETSTATE." Georgia Geography from NETSTATE. NETSTATE.COM, 28 June 2013. Web. 15 Oct. 2013.
"Quizlet." 13 Colonies and Their Reasons for Founding Flashcards. Quizlet, 2013. Web. 15 Oct. 2013.
Works Cited
"The 13 American Colonies: Georgia." The 13 American Colonies: Georgia. ARTTODAY, n.d. Web. 15 Oct. 2013.
"Famous Georgians." Famous Georgians. DIGITAL LIBRARY OF GEORGIA, 2013. Web. 15 Oct. 2013.
"Georgia Constitution." N.p., n.d. Web.
LLC, N. STATE. "Georgia Geography from NETSTATE." Georgia Geography from NETSTATE. NETSTATE.COM, 28 June 2013. Web. 15 Oct. 2013.
"Quizlet." 13 Colonies and Their Reasons for Founding Flashcards. Quizlet, 2013. Web. 15 Oct. 2013.