Historical Georgians: Musgrove Biography

Historical Georgians.

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Mary Musgrove - A short biography

Have you ever wanted to speak more than one language? Mary Musgrove's mother was a Creek Indian and her father was an English trader. She spoke both English and the Creek language. James Oglethorpe used Mary to help him communicate with the Indian people. Without her help the colony of Georgia may have not been a success.

Step 1: Click on the link below to learn more about Mary.

Link for Mary Musgrove

Step 2: Take the quiz below to test what you remember.

1.) What two types of work does this article say Mary did?
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2.) Who were Mary's parents?
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3.) What was her Creek birth name?
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4.) What was Savannah in 1733?
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Step 3: Click on the webquest link to begin your research.

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Last Updated on July 12, 2011 by Jennifer Jackson