Early Colonization of the Americas

Question 1

Why did the Huguenots come to present-day Georgia in the 1700s?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

They wanted to practice their religion freely.

Question 2

What is one way French settlers affected Georgia in the 1700s?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

They gave the Catholic Church a stronger presence in the area.

Question 3

According to the article, what challenges did French Catholic settlers face in their new home? Check all that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

poverty; sickness; religious persecution; a lack of religious leaders

Question 4

Where did British soldiers build Fort King George in 1721?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

along a river in an area that is now part of Georgia

Question 5

Based on the text, why was this particular location chosen for Fort King George?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

It provided access to major waterways.

Question 6

What did both the French and the British hope to gain by settling in Georgia? Check all that apply.freedom from poverty and sicknessan opportunity to trade and gain wealth a chance to practice their religions freelyaccess to rich resources and raw materialsaccess to valuable rivers and other waterways

Revolt · Accepted Answer

an opportunity to trade and gain wealth; access to rich resources and raw materials; access to valuable rivers and other waterways

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