Historical Georgians: Tomochichi Biography

Historical Georgians.

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Tomochichi - A short biography

Did you ever have to serve as a mediator between two very different friends? Tomochichi did. Tomochichi was head chief who lived on the land we now call Savannah, Georgia. Tomochichi was a friend of General James Oglethorpe. He helped General Oglethorpe establish good relationships with the other Indians of that region. Without Tomochichi, the colony of Georgia may have not been a sucess. Think about how difficult it can be to make two different friends "get along" as you learn more about Tomochichi.

Step 1: Click on the link below and read the biography found there.

Tomochichi link

Step 2: Take a short quiz to see what you remember.

1.) Who was Tomochichi?
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2.) Who founded a city near Tomochichi's village?
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3.) What did Tomochichi's tribe trade with the English settlers?
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4.) Wht did the settlers trade with Tomochichi's tribe?
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5.) Tomochichi's people help defend the colonists from _____? Who?
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6.) What happened to Tomochichi when he was in his 90s?
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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