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title: "SS8H2: Georgia's Colonial Period (Georgia Social Studies standard)"
code: SS8H2
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# SS8H2: Georgia's Colonial Period

Analyze the colonial period of Georgia's history.

- Subject: Social Studies
- Appears in: Grade 8, https://georgiahomeroom.org/standards/social_studies/grade-8.md

## Expectations

- **SS8H2.a**: Explain the importance of the Charter of 1732, including the reasons for settlement (philanthropy, economics, and defense).
- **SS8H2.b**: Analyze the relationship between James Oglethorpe, Tomochichi, and Mary Musgrove in establishing the city of Savannah at Yamacraw Bluff.
- **SS8H2.c**: Evaluate the role of diverse groups (Jews, Salzburgers, Highland Scots, and Malcontents) in settling Georgia during the Trustee Period.
- **SS8H2.d**: Explain the transition of Georgia into a royal colony with regard to land ownership, slavery, alcohol, and government.
- **SS8H2.e**: Give examples of the kinds of goods and services produced and traded in colonial Georgia.

## Georgia Milestones coverage

- Social Studies Grade 8 (EOG). History. History (about 50% of the test; 23 points; shared with other standards, so count these points once and never add them up per standard)

Source: Georgia Standards of Excellence, published by the Georgia Department of Education at case.georgiastandards.org.