Standard
History
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 the four (4) reasons for the founding of Georgia.
A: Charity, Economics, Defense, and Religion.
Today in Class:
Students turned in their Cornell Notes from pages 104 - 109 to checked for a grade. We reviewed their Cornell Notes for pages 110 - 113 in class so I could give them feed back on their note taking.
Our Textbook: http://www.mystatehistory.com/georgia/ga_05/
Homework:
Study for the Unit 2 vocab Quiz that will be given on Friday.Study Guide Sheet for Tuesday .
Unit 2 Vocab / study guide:
http://awtreyms.blogs.com/hutchins/
Long term Assignments:
Unit 2 Vocabulary Quiz Friday September 26.
Today in Georgia History:
September 25, 1895 The Cotton States and International Exposition hosted a giant fireworks show on this night, described by the Atlanta Constitution as "the greatest pyrotechnical display ever seen in the south."
Link-O the day:
http://www.usgennet.org/usa/topic/colonial/book/chap4_5.html
Email Address:
robert.hutchins@cobbk12.org
