1. Georgia Colony
Established in 1732

2. Oglethorpe: A man with a mission
From an influential family
Educated and wealthy
Philanthropic- wanted to help others
Became committed to prison reform after his dear friend, Robert Castell, died in debtor’s prison after contracting smallpox
Oglethorpe and 20 others outlined a plan that would allow debtors a fresh start in the New World

3. Reasons for Establishment
Balanced trading policy to make Great Britain self-sufficient (Mercantilism)
The colony could produce silk, cotton dyes, and wine (items Britain was importing).
Defensive buffer to protect British colonies from French, Spanish, and Native Americans
Colony to allow debtors a fresh start in the New World
Religious freedom to Protestants who were being mistreated by the Catholic Church in Europe.
More land and greater power

4. Rules for the Trustees Could not own land
Could not hold political office
Could not be given money for their work
No laws could be passed unless King George’s approval

5. COLONISTS Selling Factors: Mild Climate Rich soil Incentives:
50 acres of land, tools, and food for one year
If you paid your own way- 500 acres and permission to take 10 indentured servants
Need not apply:
No Catholics
division between Catholics and Church of England
No people of color
to keep slavery from being introduced
No Lawyers
They wanted colonist would settle issues out of court
No liquor dealers
Settlers would not work if they had liquor

6. Rules for the Colonist Defend the colony
Land given could NOT be sold or borrowed against, but land could be passed down to a male heir
Must cultivate the land given with agricultural tools and seeds
Must grow mulberry trees for the production of silk
Colonist must obey all regulations established by the trustees

7. Voyage on the Ship Ann Colonists Livestock Food Entertainment
Conditions
colonist
Sheep
Hogs
Ducks
Geese
Dogs
Wine and beer
Salted pork
Peas
Dried beef
sweet pudding
Bread
fish
hard cider
Carrots and onions (limited vegetables)
Playing games, Talking
Planning
Crowded
Two infants died

8. Arrival Docked in Charleston and stayed one day
Docked at Port Royal (Beaufort S.C.) one
Settled on Yamacraw Bluff overlooking the Savannah River

9. Tomochichi Chief of the Yamacraw Indians
Became dear friends with Oglethorpe until his death
Allowed colonists to land on Yamacraw Bluff overlooking the Savannah River.

10. Mary Musgrove Wife of John Musgrove Ran a trading post
Part Native American and part British
Interpreter for Oglethorpe and Tomochici