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James Oglethorpe, an advocate for the poor sought a colony that would send those in debtors prison to the Georgia colony for a new chance at life. After working out their sentences there, they would be eligible to start over with some land provided by the Crown. A previous position as Trustee, left Oglethorpe the beneficiary of a large behest from Dr. Thomas Bray, this rather than King George, provided the funds to establish the colony.
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What individuals who convinced King George to allow them to establish a colony?
There was a group called the trustees who convinced King George II to colonize Georgia.
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.
Georgia was named after what person and what country did he come from?
King George III, king of England during the colonies. a bunch of loyalists moved to Georgia and named it Georgia in honor of king george.
What state was named after king george II of England?
Louisiana is named after king Louis and queen Anna.
Which state was named for king George?
Georgia's name was based on King George III.
Which king granted Georgia charter?
King George 2
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 is the definition of Georgia?
Georgia was named for King George II of England.
Why did they name Georgia Georgia?
It was named in honor of King George II.
Who is Georgia named for?
king george 2
Who is Georgia named in honor of?
King George
What state was named for King George?
Georgia
