Part Six Becoming a Royal Colony October 11

Part Six Becoming a Royal Colony October 11 th 2016

SS 8 H 2 c 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 v. Cap. John Reynolds sails from England to become Georgia’s first Royal Governor v. Reynolds was the head of Georgia’s new Colonial Government v. Reynolds was a very poor Governor and was replaced by Henry Ellis

The Anglican Church of England is Declared the Official Church of Georgia v. The Colony was divided up into religious districts called Parishes (Georgia’s 1 st counties) v. Each Parish voted on church wardens and taxes that supported the local church and help the poor.

Georgia’s Third and Final Royal Governor v. Sir James Wright was genuinely concerned about Georgia’s colonists, he served as Royal Governor for almost 20 years

ROYAL COLONY LAND OWNERSHIP SLAVERY GOVERNMENT • colonists allowed to own and sell more land • only wealthy could own slaves • Royal governors appointed by King • large plantations farms with slave labor • worked on rice plantations • Trustee laws repealed • social classes developed • planters bought more and more land • border of Georgia increased south to St. Mary’s River and west to Mississippi River • bi-cameral legislature • white males with property could vote • changed the economy of Georgia – grew rich • colonists had more freedom: self-government • slaves were property and had no rights • court system to settle disputes

EQ: What impact did the Royal Governors have on the colony of Georgia? John Reynolds • 1 st Royal Governor of Georgia • Brought self-government • Set up court systems • Colony was poor • Unpopular and ineffective Henry Ellis James Wright • 2 nd Royal Governor • 3 rd (last) Royal Governor • Restored the colony • Very popular • Reformed the government • Divided GA into parishes • Poor relations with Indians • Helped the Creek Indians • Removed from office • Well liked and respected • Increased the size of GA • Economy improved • Population increased

ROYAL GEORGIA’S PHYSICAL BOUNDARIES INCREASE SOUTH TO ST. MARY’S RIVER EXTENDING WEST TO THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER

GOVERNANCE The student will understand that as a society increases in complexity and interacts with other societies, the complexity of government also increases. 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?