Name: _____________________________Date: ________________ Class: __________
Georgia Studies for Georgia Students
Chapter 9: Georgia in the Trustee Period
Internet Activity
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Some of the first British settlements in Georgia were forts. In this
lesson, you will learn about life in these early defense
communities and what remains of them today.
Part I: View and read each link to learn about Fort King George and Fort Frederica. Study
the photos to get a better understanding of these early buildings in Georgia. Complete
the table with information found on the websites.
Fort King George
Fort King George State Park (be sure to see the Photo Album)
Historical Marker
Historical Marker 2 with Photos
New Georgia Encyclopedia
Fort Frederica
Fort Frederica National Monument
Battle of the Bloody Marsh
New Georgia Encyclopedia
Fort King George
Fort Frederica
Dates the fort was in use
Purpose of the fort
Location (nearby
waterways, etc.)
Construction material
Named for...
Near what present day
town?
Importance in Georgia
history
Name: _____________________________Date: ________________ Class: __________
Georgia Studies for Georgia Students
Chapter 9: Georgia in the Trustee Period
Internet Activity
Page 2 of 2
© Clairmont Press
Part II Use what you have learned to complete the Venn diagram.
On the left side, include at least four facts about Fort King George
that are different from Fort Frederica. On the right, include at
least four facts about Fort Frederica that are different from Fort King George. In the
center, where the circles intersect, include at least four facts that apply to both of the
forts.
Part III What Do You Think?
Imagine that you could travel back in time to either Fort King George or Fort Frederica at
the time that they were in use. Your time travel will last one month! Which fort would
you choose to visit? On a separate sheet of paper, explain in a paragraph which fort you
would choose and why. You might include answers to these questions: What would you
like to see most on your visit? What would you want to take with you and why? What
types of people and things would you want to see most? What would you want to
avoid?
Fort King George
Fort Frederica