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Famous Georgians
Social Studies - Oglethorpe, Tomochichi, and Mary Musgrove
James Oglethorpe started a colony in _____________________. | Georgia |
The Creek and settlers agreed to __________________ in order to live in peace. They traveled between Savannah and the Creek village to bring goods to each other. | trade |
Who is Tomochichi? | A Creek Indian who worked with James Olgethorpe and helped start the colony of Georgia by agreeing to live in peace with the settlers. He was the chief of the Yamacraws. |
Who is James Olgethorpe? | An Englishman who started a colony in Georgia so that people could have a better life by working and getting paid. |
What was the first city in Georgia? | Savannah |
trustworthy | being honest and truthful - keeping your word |
civility | being polite and kind to others - getting along |
Who is Mary Musgrove? | A dependable Creek woman who spoke both Creek and English. She helped James Oglethorpe and Tomochichi communicate with each other. |
Who is King George? | The King of England who Georgia was named after. |
rivers | A narrow stream of flowing water. It is a natural resource because it provides water for people. Many people would build towns near them because of this. |
interpreter | A person who helps people that speak different languages communicate (or talk) with one another. Mary Musgrove was one. |
Yamacraw Bluff | Tomochichi's village |
settler | a person who travels to and settles (or lives) in a new area |
colonist | a settler of a colony |
trading post | A place where people can exchange, or trade, goods. Mary Musgrove and her husband built one for the settlers and Native Americans. |