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This document outlines a unit plan focused on the Scottish Highlander settlement of Darien, Georgia during the 1730s and 1740s. It aims to educate students about the factors leading to the establishment of colonial Georgia, the cultural development influenced by the Highlanders, and their contributions to Georgia's economy and defense against Spanish threats. The unit includes various lessons, activities, and assessments designed to engage students in understanding the historical context and significance of the Highland Scots in colonial America.

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Where did the Scottish Highlanders come from?

Highlanders are descendants of people who settled in the northern mainland and islands of Scotland, which is part of Great Britain. The Highland Scots are unique because of the way they moved in large, organized groups from their homeland to the North Carolina colony.

Why were the Highland Scots important for the success of the colony of Georgia?

James Oglethorpe wanted to protect the Georgia colony from possible attacks from Spanish Florida. The men of Scotland had the reputation of being good soldiers, and so Oglethorpe recruited a group of about 175 Highland Scots to settle in the area south of Savannah.

Where did the highlanders Scots settle in Georgia?

They disembarked on the northern bank of the Altamaha River, where they founded New Invernesslater named Darien60 miles south of Savannah. The Scots were among the finest soldiers in the world and had been recruited by General James Oglethorpe to provide a buffer between the English Colony and the Spanish in Florida.

What is the oldest clan in Scotland?

Clan Campbell of Breadalbane is ranked first. The feud between the MacGregors and the Campbells is well known, but Sir Malcolm claimed that this branch of the Campbells was particularly feared due to its dominance over a large swath of Scotland - and its willingness to defend it at any cost.