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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.
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In 1758 the official church of the colony of Georgia was?
Anglican Church, or Church of England, made official church of Georgia colony in 1758.
What is another name for debtors colony?
Georgia colony
The colony developed for England's poor was called?
Georgia, is the name of the colony.
What is the official name of Georgia's legislature?
The Georgia General Assembly is the name of Georgia's legislature.
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 (:
How did the colony Georgia get its name?
From King George II of England
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.
