CRCT: Hernando De Soto What standard are we studying? ELEMENT: Evaluate the impact of European contact on Native American cultures; include Spanish missions and the explorations of Hernando de Soto (pg 19, 24-31)

In 1539, Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto left Havana Cuba with a huge army of men. They landed in Florida and marched North. In 1540, they entered Georgia – searching for GOLD. While they never found gold, his soldiers killed thousands of American Indians. Many more American Indians died from diseases brought to the New World.

Why did de Soto explore much of Georgia in 1540? 1.He was attracted by rumors of GOLD 2.He wanted to build forts and missions 3.He was searching for the Fountain of Youth 4.He believed he would find the passage to Asia

Who was the first explorer to enter present day Georgia? 1.Hernando de Soto 2.Ponce de Leon 3.Ferdinand Magellan 4.Francisco Pizarro

Why was de Soto’s expedition considered a failure? 1.De Soto died before the expedition was finished 2.De Soto traveled in the wrong direction 3.De Soto did not find any gold or riches 4.De Soto’s men died of disease

How did de Soto’s march through Georgia change the lives and culture of Native Americans? 1.The expedition resulted in the death of thousands on Native Americans from violence and disease 2.The expedition was responsible for converting Native Americans to Catholicism 3.The expedition set up new trading opportunities for Native Americans

Use the map on page 20: De Soto began his travels near present day…. 1.Atlanta, GA 2.Memphis, Tn 3.Tampa, Fl 4.Vicksburg, MS

De Soto crossed the Mississippi River for the first time near present day…. 1.Little Rock, Arkansas 2.Memphis, TN 3.Natchez, MS 4.Vicksburg, MS

After de Soto’s death, where did his men go? 1.Alabama 2.Arkansas 3.Mississippi 4.Texas

31. What is the order of places de Soto visited? 1. De Soto crossed the Mississippi near Memphis 2. De Soto’s men went to Texas 3. De Soto entered Florida 4. De Soto died

The Spanish established the Santa Catalina mission on 1.Cumberland Island 2.Jekyll Island 3.St. Catherine’s Island 4.St. Simon’s Island 0%

The main purpose of the Spanish missions in the Barrier Islands was to 1.Provide protection for the area’s European settlers 2.Convert the Indians to Catholicism 3.Establish trade with Spain 4.Claim land for Spain 0%

Which is NOT a reason for the decline of the Spanish missions? 1.Once the Indians adopted Catholicism, the missions were no longer needed 2.Some missions were raided by Indians who were allied with the British 3.Some Indians resettled in areas not served by the missions 4.Pirate raids along the coast destroyed many missions 0%

The main reason the Spanish explored North America was to 1.Build permanent settlements. 2.Find gold and riches. 3.Spread Christianity 4.Fight he British 0%

Which country was NOT a major colonizer of North America? 1.France 2.Great Britain 3.Portugal 4.Spain 0%

The first permanent English settlement in the New World was build at 1.St. Augustine 2.Jamestown 3.Massachusetts Bay 4.Roanoke Island 0%

The first permanent Spanish settlement in the New World was established at 1.Jamestown 2.Los Angeles 3.St. Augustine 4.Yamacraw Bluff 0%

What was the name of the first British fort constructed in Georgia 1.Fort Fredrica 2.Fort Guale 3.Fort King George 4.Fort Santa Catalina 0%

One of the reasons given for the colonization of Georgia was to serve as a buffer colony. This meant that Georgia was 1.A colony for settlement by the poor 2.An outpost for pirates attacking Spanish galleons 3.A military protective zone between English and Spanish settlements. 4.An agricultural station experimenting with new strains of cotton plant 0%

What was one of the major reasons for the king wanting to create a colony in Georgia? 1.To help pay royal debts 2.To civilize native Indians 3.To release debtors from prison 4.To create a balanced trade policy 0%

Why did James Oglethorpe suggest forming a colony for the poor? 1.England wanted to get rid of debtors permanently 2.The homeless would readily come to the New World 3.Oglethorpe had a friend who died in a debtors prison 4.The poor were mostly well-educated people who had fallen on hard times 0%

What items, which Great Britain had to import from France, Russia, and Spain, did Oglethorpe promise to produce in Georgia? 1.White potatoes, yams, and corn 2.Wheat, and rice 3.Tropical fruit and spices 4.Cotton dyes, wine, and silk 0%

Which term best describes the kind of people Oglethorpe and his associates wanted to bring to Georgia? 1.Former convicts 2.Well educated 3.Deeply religious 4.Poor but worthy 0%

One of the reasons given for the colonization of Georgia was to serve as a buffer colony. This meant that Georgia was 1.A colony for settlement by the poor 2.An outpost for pirates attacking Spanish galleons 3.A military protective zone between English and Spanish settlements. 4.An agricultural station experimenting with new strains of cotton plant 0%

What was one of the major reasons for the king wanting to create a colony in Georgia? 1.To help pay royal debts 2.To civilize native Indians 3.To release debtors from prison 4.To create a balanced trade policy 0%

What items, which Great Britain had to import from France, Russia, and Spain, did Oglethorpe promise to produce in Georgia? 1.White potatoes, yams, and corn 2.Wheat, and rice 3.Tropical fruit and spices 4.Cotton dyes, wine, and silk 0%

Why did James Oglethorpe suggest forming a colony for the poor? 1.England wanted to get rid of debtors permanently 2.The homeless would readily come to the New World 3.Oglethorpe had a friend who died in a debtors prison 4.The poor were mostly well-educated people who had fallen on hard times 0%

Georgia’s charter of 1732 did NOT include a provision that 1.Guaranteed every settler his day in court to settle differences 2.Gave the king of England control of the colony 3.Prohibited Catholics from becoming colonists. 4.Banned liquor from the colony 0%

Georgia’s charter of 1732 did NOT include a provision that 1.Guaranteed every settler his day in court to settle differences 2.Gave the king of England control of the colony 3.Prohibited Catholics from becoming colonists. 4.Banned liquor from the colony 0%

When did King George II grant Oglethorpe and his group a charter for the colony of Georgia? %

According to the charter, what religious group was not allowed to settle in Georgia? 1.Baptist 2.Catholic 3.Jewish 4.Methodist 0%

According to Georgia’s charter of 1732, which group of people was forbidden to enter Georgia? 1.Preachers 2.Blacks 3.Soldiers 4.Women 0%

What policy did the king make to ensure that the trustees did not take personal advantages of their positions? 1.The trustees could not hold office 2.The trustees could not serve more than one year 3.The trustees had to break off all ties with Great Britain 4.The trustees had to donate their own money to provide food for the colonies 0%

According to the charter, what religious group was not allowed to settle in Georgia? 1.Baptist 2.Catholic 3.Jewish 4.Methodist 0%

According to Georgia’s charter of 1732, which group of people was forbidden to enter Georgia? 1.Preachers 2.Blacks 3.Soldiers 4.Women 0%

What policy did the king make to ensure that the trustees did not take personal advantages of their positions? 1.The trustees could not hold office 2.The trustees could not serve more than one year 3.The trustees had to break off all ties with Great Britain 4.The trustees had to donate their own money to provide food for the colonies 0%

What city did the colonists and Oglethorpe first land before going to Savannah? 1.Jamestown 2.Charleston 3.St. Simons 4.Jacksonville 0%

What ship brought Oglethorpe and the first colonists to Charleston, then Savannah, during the winter of 1733? 1.Ann 2.Godspeed 3.Mayflower 4.Santa Maria 0%

Those who were selected to settle the colony of Georgia were required to 1.Have served time in debtors’ prison 2.Bring their own farm tools with them 3.Only sell their land to other Englishman 4.Use a portion of their land to grow Mulberry trees 0%

The trustees gave the first settlers in Georgia the right to 1.Vote 2.Own land 3.Collect taxes 4.Hold elections 0%

True or False: Each man was to defend the new colony against all enemies. 1.True 2.False 0%

Examine the picture on page 27: What is the subject? 1.A 2.B 3.C 4.D

What Indians were led by Tomochichi? 1.Cherokee 2.Creek 3.Oconee 4.Yamacraw

55. Who served as translator for Oglethorpe? 1.William Bull 2.Robert Montgomery 3.Mary Musgrove 4.Toonahowi

Tomochichi allowed Oglethorpe to settle on a bluff over what river? 1.Altamaha 2.Flint 3.Savannah 4.St. Mary’s

57. Who surveyed and help design Savannah? 1.Noble Jones 2.Robert Montgomery 3.Samuel Nunes 4.James Oglethorpe, JR

58. Where did Oglethorpe and first Georgia colonists land in GEORGIA 1.Fort Frederica near St. Simons 2.Fort Pulaski on the Savannah River 3.Ossabaw Island 4.Yamacraw Bluff on the Savannah River

59. Describe Oglethorpe’s plan 1.Poor design for defense 2.Series of circular roads for easy travel 3.City planned around open squares 4.Decaying neighborhood

60. The basic pattern of Savannah was designed by 1.William Bull 2.Robert Castell 3.Noble Jones 4.James Oglethorpe

What historic site is located at Oglethorpe and Bull streets? 1.U.S. Customs 2.Tomochichi gravesite 3.Juliette Gordon Low birthplace 4.Cotton Exchange

Which location is located furthest North on the map? 1.Johnson Square 2.Forsyth Park 3.Factors Walk 4.Colonial Cemetery