It was a Refuge for those who were poor, or in debt. Sometimes under a contract those in England that were in jail because they couldn't pay their taxes or debt were shipped off to Georgia, for a chance to work off or pay their debt.
English Debtors
Yes, Georgia was originally founded as a home for criminals who had been released from prison.
Georgia
It was a Refuge for those who were poor, or in debt. Sometimes under a contract those in England that were in jail because they couldn't pay their taxes or debt were shipped off to Georgia, for a chance to work off or pay their debt.
The colony of Georgia (south) was founded to refuge poor debtors. New England colonies (north) were founded for religious freedom
English Debtors
Yes, Georgia was originally founded as a home for criminals who had been released from prison.
Georgia was Founded by James Oglethorpe as a refuge for debtors.
King James I sent the debtors to Georgia because the jails in England were running out of space.
"poor and deserving" - see here: http://www.netstate.com/states/intro/ga_intro.htm
Georgia
Georgia
James Oglethorpe. He made it as a refuge for debtors.
Maryland was originally the "Catholic" colony and served as a safehaven for persecuted Roman Catholics.
Maryland, founded by Lord Baltimore.
Georgia was founded as a refuge for debtor prisoners to work and pay off their debts.
The state of Maryland was originally a Catholic colony.