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Section of the colonies where most Scots-Irish settlers were located?
They were found between Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, and Georgia
What was the term that refers to the wilderness area of Georgia that attracted large numbers of Scots-Irish settlers during the colonial period?
backcountry
What group settled the Piedmont area of the Appalachians?
Scots-irish farmers
The group most likely to settle in the backcountry of Pennsylvania were the?
scots-irish
What two immigrant groups largely settled in the back country regions of the colonies?
The Germans and the Scots-Irish
Why did James oglethorpe plan for Georgia not work?
He thought that they didn't quite get the matter of living seriously and that they did keep their promises. like when the Highland Scots went out to get food, they didn't keep their promise and bring it back.
What city in Georgia did the highland Scots settle in?
Darien, Georgia
Why were the Highland Scots MOST valued when they arrived in Georgia in 1736?
They came to Georgia as a means of protection for the colony from the spanish in Florida.
What policy did the highland Scots oppose?
Slavery
What policy did the highland Scots oppose to?
The mercantilism policy
Did highland Scots like lowland Scots?
Yes of course, but there was a little bit of rivalry between them.
Who was the group thet settled in darien in 1735?
Highland scots
What has the author Helen Georgia Stafford written?
Helen Georgia Stafford has written: 'James VI of Scotland and the throne of England' -- subject(s): History, Relations with Scots
Why were the highland Scots important to GA?
The Highland Scots were important to Georgia due to their role in the colony's defense and agricultural development. Arriving in the mid-18th century, they settled primarily in the Darien area and brought skills in farming and craftsmanship. Their strong military tradition helped bolster Georgia's defenses against Spanish and Native American threats, particularly during conflicts like the War of Jenkins' Ear. Additionally, their commitment to hard work and community values contributed to the colony's growth and stability.
The Highland Scots of Darien and the Salzburgers fought against the malcontents who wished to?
The Highland Scots of Darien and the Salzburgers opposed the malcontents who sought to undermine the governance and societal structure in the Georgia colony. These malcontents were primarily disgruntled settlers who wanted to lift restrictions on land ownership and slavery, which they believed would improve their economic prospects. The Scots and Salzburgers, valuing their communal and moral principles, defended the colony's original regulations, leading to tensions within the settlement. Their resistance highlighted the broader conflicts between differing visions for the colony's future.
Was King James I of Scots supported by the Jacobites?
Jacobites are "supporters of James". However Jacobites specifically refer to the supporters of James VII of Scots (i.e. not VI of Scots/I of England).
Where are there highland games in New Zealand?
Two early Scots settlements in New Zealand, Waipu and Dunedin, still have high regard for the skills and strengths of the Highland Games.
