Georgia Colony
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English debtors founded the colony of Georgia in America in 1732. It was established as a buffer between the British colonies and Spanish Florida, as well as a place where debtors could make a fresh start.
It was established because James Oglethorpe wanted to establish a colony where the poor could build better lives; and it was also a debtors colony
Georgia's colonists came from England. In 1732, James Oglethorpe established this colony as a refuge for English debtors. The colony was named for King George II.
When the original proprietor returned the land that would become Georgia to England, it became available to others. A philanthropist named James Oglethorpe received the grant and established Georgia as a refuge for former convicts and debtors.
Georgia colony
The colony that served as the home for debtors was Georgia. Founded in 1733 by James Oglethorpe, Georgia was established as a place where debtors from England could start anew and work off their debts. Oglethorpe envisioned it as a social experiment, providing opportunities for the impoverished and serving as a buffer against Spanish Florida. The colony allowed for a fresh start for those who had been imprisoned for their debts in England.
Georgia was originally settled as a debtors' colony.
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Georgia colony was established to give a safe haven to debtors, but also became a haven of many persecuted religious groups and. All religions were welcome there, although the primary religion was Anglican.