Question

Why was Tomochichi considered an ally of Georgia settlers?

He served as Oglethorpe’s interpreter with tribes.
He helped keep peace between the settlers and the American Indians.
He set up a trading post near the Savannah River.
He befriended Mary Musgrove.

Answer 1

The correct answer is He helped keep peace between the settlers and the American Indians.

Explanation: Tomochichi was the chief of the Yamacraw.

Tomochichi created in 1728, the tribe known as the Yamacraw Indians. This tribe consisted of an assortment people form both the Creek and Yamasee Indian tribes. These two tribes had some arguments about whether they would have peace agreements with the Spanish and the English.

Answer 2

Answer:

He helped keep peace between the settlers and the American Indians.

Explanation:

The Indian chief, Tomochichi, was an instrumental force in the forging of the strained relationship between the native Indian tribes and the British colonialists. He was the one who helped Olgethorpe decide on the state's borders, especially the southern side. This resulted in mixed fealings towards the development with some citing it as a betrayal of the land that the natives had.