Development of Georgia as a Royal Colony
Georgia transformed into a royal colony with changes in land ownership, slavery, government structure, and under the rule of various royal governors like John Reynolds, Henry Ellis, and James Wright. The Anglican Church became the official religion, leading to political and social developments. The impact of these transformations on Georgia's economy, society, and governance is highlighted.
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Part Six Becoming a Royal Colony October 11th2016
SS8H2c Explain the development of Georgia as a royal colony with regard to land ownership, slavery, government, and the impact of the royal governors. Concepts: Individuals Groups Institutions Governance Distribution of Power
Georgia Becomes A Royal Colony Cap. John Reynolds sails from England to become Georgia s first Royal Governor Reynolds was the head of Georgia s new Colonial Government Reynolds was a very poor Governor and was replaced by Henry Ellis
The Anglican Church of England is Declared the Official Church of Georgia The Colony was divided up into religious districts called Parishes (Georgia s 1st counties) Each Parish voted on church wardens and taxes that supported the local church and help the poor.
Georgias Third and Final Royal Governor Sir James Wright was genuinely concerned about Georgia s colonists, he served as Royal Governor for almost 20 years
ROYAL COLONY SLAVERY only wealthy could own slaves worked on rice plantations planters bought more and more land changed the economy of Georgia grew rich slaves were property and had no rights LAND OWNERSHIP colonists allowed to own and sell more land large plantations farms with slave labor social classes developed border of Georgia increased south to St. Mary s River and west to Mississippi River LAND OWNERSHIP SLAVERY GOVERNMENT Royal governors appointed by King Trustee laws repealed bi-cameral legislature white males with property could vote colonists had more freedom: self-government court system to settle disputes GOVERNMENT
EQ: What impact did the Royal Governors have on the colony of Georgia? John Reynolds Henry Ellis James Wright 3rd (last) Royal Governor Very popular Increased the size of GA Economy improved Population increased 2nd Royal Governor Restored the colony Reformed the government Divided GA into parishes Helped the Creek Indians Well liked and respected 1st Royal Governor of Georgia Brought self-government Set up court systems Colony was poor Unpopular and ineffective Poor relations with Indians Removed from office
ROYAL GEORGIA GEORGIA S PHYSICAL BOUNDARIES INCREASE SOUTH TO ST. MARY S RIVER EXTENDING WEST TO THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER
GOVERNANCE GOVERNANCE The student will understand that as a society increases in complexity and interacts with other societies, the complexity of government The student will understand that as a society increases in complexity and interacts with other societies, the complexity of government also increases. also increases. Think back to when you were in elementary school. How are the rules more complex in middle school? Think back to when you were in elementary school. How are the rules more complex in middle school? Tomochichi and James Oglethorpe were leaders of different societies. Do you think Indians and colonists had to adapt to one another s rules and government? Tomochichi and James Oglethorpe were leaders of different societies. Do you think Indians and colonists had to adapt to one another s rules and government?
