Standard
SS8H2
The student will analyze the colonial period of Georgia’s history.
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.
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.
c. Explain the development of Georgia as a royal colony with regard to land ownership, slavery, government, and the impact of the royal governors.
Essential Question(s):
How did life change for the Mississippian Indians (Cherokee and Creek) after the arrival of the Europeans?
Why did Europeans explore, claim and settle the North American continent?
Warm Up:
What were Europeans looking for when they discovered the Americas?
A: A new trade route to India and Asia.
Today in Class:
Students were given time to work on Cornell notes on pages 104 - 109 in the textbook. I will check the Unit 2 Vocabulary for periods all periods 3 - 7 tomrrow. Tomorrow students will take cornell notes on pages 110 - 113.
Our Textbook:
http://www.mystatehistory.com/georgia/ga_05/
Homework:
All periods finish the Unit 2 Vocabulary and Cornell Notes on pages 104 - 109. The Vocabulary will be checked tomorrow.
Study Guide Sheet for TuesdayUnit 2 Vocab / study guide: http://awtreyms.blogs.com/hutchins/
Long term Assignments:
Unit 2 Vocabulary Quiz TBA so study your vocab.
Today in Georgia History:
September 23, 1806 The fifth edition of George Washington the Great was printed in Augusta; this was the first volume to contain the famous (albeit fictitious) "cherry tree" story.
Link-O the day:
http://www.usgennet.org/usa/topic/colonial/book/chap4_5.html
Email Address:
robert.hutchins@cobbk12.org
