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Q: How did the colony Georgia get its name?
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What is another name for debtors colony?

Georgia colony


What is the official name of the colony of Georgia?

The official name for the colony of Georgia was the Province of Georgia. General James Oglethorpe received a charter from George II in 1732. The colony was named after King George. Oglethorpe started the colony as a haven for debtors.


The colony developed for England's poor was called?

Georgia, is the name of the colony.


What is something interesting about the colony of Georgia?

It was originally founded as a colony for debtors. It has original in it's name


What was the name of the colony farthest south out of the 13 colonies?

Georgia (:


What colony is north of Georgia?

The colony north of Georgia was South Carolina.


What was the motive by the founders for the colony of Georgia?

In 1732, James Oglethorpe was given a charter from King George II to create a new colony which he would name Georgia.


Why was this name given to the colony Georgia?

It's named after King George.


Who was the founder of the Georgia colony?

Oglethorpe was the founder of the Georgia colony.


Where did the Georgia colony happen?

Savannah was where Georgia colony started.


What colony was founded in 1733?

Georgia


When was hero Georgia colony settled?

when we the colony of Georgia settled