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Why did Oglethorpe started Georgia colony?
Oglethorpe started Georgia Colonly because it was for poor people from England
Which colony was founded for poor and unfortunate people?
Georgia is the colony founded for poor an unfortunate people. James Oglethorpe, had originally founded the colony so that people that were in debt can start over.
What term best describes the kind of people Oglethorpe and his associates wanted to bring to Georgia?
Oglethorpe and his associates wanted to bring "worthy poor" individuals to Georgia, specifically debtors and prisoners who were in need of a fresh start and willing to work for the betterment of the colony. They sought individuals who were industrious, honest, and willing to help build a new community.
This man formed the colony of Georgia from poor inmates of debtors prison?
James Oglethorpe
Why was Georgia called a haven for debtors?
Because a man by the name of James Oglethorpe offered to pay the debtors and poor people to travel to Georgia. Sounds like a bad idea...
Why did James Oglethorpe found the Georgia colony?
to keep a refuge place for poor nice people
What does the term poor but worthy have to do with Georgia's colonial info?
James oglethorpe said it in honor of his success
How long after Carolina was settled did Oglethorpe found its next-door neighbor Georgia?
Georgia was founded by James Oglethorpe in 1733, just 39 years after Carolina was first settled. Oglethorpe founded the colony of Georgia as a haven for debtors and the poor, and it grew rapidly in the following years.
What did James Oglethorpe started a colony in 1733?
James Edward Oglethorpe (22 December 1696 - 30 June 1785) was a British general, a philanthropist, and was the founder of the colony of Georgia. As a social reformer in Britain, he hoped to resettle Britain's poor, especially those in debtors' prison, in the New World
Who founded Georgia and why?
Georgia was founded by James Oglethrope. It was founded as a fresh start for poor people and debtors (People who owed money to the government).
What was James Oglethorpe primary purpose of finding the Georgia colonies?
so ppl who were poor,who have been to jail,and had depts to pay had second chances
Who was the colony of Georgia intended to help?
General James Oglethorpe became interested in helping london's poor while investigating the conditions in debtors' prisons.
