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What was signed by the King of England and established the colony of Georgia?
George II signed the charter creating the colony of Georgia in 1732. James Oglethorpe persuaded the king that England needed a buffer between South Carolina and Spanish Florida, so Georgia became the first new British colony in North America in more than 50 years.
What did James Oglethorpe do for Georgia?
In 1732 Oglethorpe secured a charter for his colony in what became Georgia. In 1733 he accompanied the first settlers and founded Savannah. On the outbreak of the war between England and Spain in 1739, he led a vigorous defense of the territory.
Who founded the colony of Georgia and why?
Although initially conceived of by James Oglethorpe as a refuge for London’s indebted prisoners, Georgia was ultimately established in 1732 to protect South Carolina and other southern colonies from Spanish invasion through Florida.
What was Georgia originally founded for?
January 2, 1788
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How did Georgia colony make money?
One of the reasons Georgia was settled was to support the English economic policy of mercantilism. The Georgia Trustees decided the new settlers would to grow grapes, indigo and mulberry trees. Grapes would be used in making wine, indigo for blue dye and the mulberry trees would host silkworms for silk production.
Who was the founder of the colony of Georgia?
King George granted and signed the Charter of 1732. *James Oglethorpe-. Head of Trustees Board. He is known as the “Founder of Georgia”. *Trustees-. Georgia’s trustees governed and managed the colony.
Where can I find documents about the colonization of Georgia?
Another way to find documents relating to the colonization of Georgia is to peruse the four volumes edited by Peter Force (in the 1830s) in the The Capital and the Bay.
What did the Charter of Georgia give the trustees?
The charter granted the trustees the powers of a corporation; they could elect their own governing body, make land grants, and enact their own laws and taxes. Since the corporation was a charitable body, none of the trustees could receive any land from, or hold a paid position in, the corporation.
What was the first year of settlement in Georgia?
Georgia’s first year, 1733, went well enough, as settlers began to clear the land, build houses, and construct fortifications. Those who came in the first wave of settlement realized that after the first year they would be working for themselves.