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It's named after King George.
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What was the motive by the founders for the colony of Georgia?
In 1732, James Oglethorpe was given a charter from King George II to create a new colony which he would name Georgia.
What is another name for debtors colony?
Georgia colony
What is the official name of the colony of Georgia?
The official name for the colony of Georgia was the Province of Georgia. General James Oglethorpe received a charter from George II in 1732. The colony was named after King George. Oglethorpe started the colony as a haven for debtors.
The colony developed for England's poor was called?
Georgia, is the name of the colony.
The colony of Georgia was founded for all the following reasons except?
The colony of Georgia was founded for all of the Englishmen. They were all given freedom in religion except the Catholics.
What is something interesting about the colony of Georgia?
It was originally founded as a colony for debtors. It has original in it's name
What was the name of the colony farthest south out of the 13 colonies?
Georgia (:
How did the colony Georgia get its name?
From King George II of England
What is the origin of the name Georgia?
Georgia is a female given name derived from the Greek for "farmer".
Who was the founder of the Georgia colony?
Oglethorpe was the founder of the Georgia colony.
Where did the Georgia colony happen?
Savannah was where Georgia colony started.
When was hero Georgia colony settled?
when we the colony of Georgia settled
