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James Oglethorpe persuaded King George II that England needed a buffer between South Carolina and Spanish Florida, and so the King signed the charter creating the colony of Georgia in 1732. Georgia was the first new British colony in North America in more than 50 years.
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How did the state of Georgia gets its name?
Georgia was named after King George the second.It was named for King George II of England.
What state was named after king george II of England?
Louisiana is named after king Louis and queen Anna.
Who was the colony of Georgia named for?
King George II
Why was the colony of Georgia so named?
It was named Georgia after King George II.
Who was the state of Georgia named after?
Georgia was named for King George II of England.
Where did Georgia get its name from?
Georgia the state is named after King George II of England, and the nation of Georgia is named for the ancient Saint George.
The colony of Georgia was named in honor of?
King George II
Why did King George the iii mother called him King George?
She named him George, after his grandfather. When he became King of Great Britain he was King George III (his grandfather was King George II)
What is the definition of Georgia?
Georgia was named for King George II of England.
How your state of Georgia got its name?
It is named after King George II.
Why did they name Georgia Georgia?
It was named in honor of King George II.
The origin of Georgia's name?
Georgia was named after King George II. how u know
