33c - assess the development of Georgia as royal colony with regard to land ownership, slavery, government, and the impact of the royal governors
DEVELOPMENT OF GEORGIA AS ROYAL COLONY
Royal Georgia refers was the period between the termination of Trustee governance and the beginning of the American Revolution. After the charter ended, 1/3 of the populations were slaves. Most of the settlers were European Protestant, because of religious prosecution. The Trustees helped Georgia survive through hardships.
Land Ownership
Rules regarding slavery and land ownership had been lifted during the Royal governing period. Large plantations began to develop with slave labor. People were allowed to buy or sell land.
SLAVERY
During 1735-1750, Georgia was unique among Britain's American colonies; it was the only one to attempt to forbid slavery as a matter of public policy. The Trustees, the founders of Georgia, made the decision to ban slavery. However, after Georgia became a royal colony, that rule was abandoned with 1/3 of the populations being slaves.
government
A provincial council provided a semblance of government during 1752-1754, while the Georgia charter passed through parliamentary committees and received the royal signature. They had a bicameral (2 house) legislature. The lower house was The Commons House of Assembly. The Upper house was called Governor's Council.
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IMPACT OF THE ROYAL GOVERNORS
The first royal governor of Georgia, John Reynolds, proved to be inadequate and was recalled at the end of 1756. Henry Ellis, the second royal governor, established a sound foundation for government during his administration. In 1760, James Wright, a person who replaced Ellis, proved to be a useful administrator and a popular governor. When Wright was in office, Georgia enjoyed a period of remarkable growth.