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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.

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Georgia was founded originally as a refuge for?

English Debtors


Was Georgia originally founded as a refuge for English debtors?

Yes, Georgia was originally founded as a home for criminals who had been released from prison.


Founded as a refuge for debtors?

Georgia was Founded by James Oglethorpe as a refuge for debtors.


Colony originally founded as a refuge for debtors by philanthropists?

King James I sent the debtors to Georgia because the jails in England were running out of space.


Georgia was originally established as a refuge for?

"poor and deserving" - see here: http://www.netstate.com/states/intro/ga_intro.htm


Founded as a refuge for debtors by philanthropists?

Georgia


What was founded for as a refuge for debtors by philanthropists?

Georgia


What colony was founded as a refuge for debtor prisoners to work and to pay off their debts?

Georgia was founded as a refuge for debtor prisoners to work and pay off their debts.


Who founded Georgia in 1732?

James Oglethorpe. He made it as a refuge for debtors.


What state was originally founded as a safe refuge for poor English settlers?

Georgia was originally founded as a safe refuge for poor English settlers. Established in 1732 by James Oglethorpe, it aimed to provide a fresh start for those in debtors' prison and other impoverished individuals. The colony also served as a buffer between the British colonies and Spanish Florida. Over time, Georgia evolved into a prosperous agricultural colony.


Was Pennsylvania founded to be refuge for the Catholics?

Maryland was originally the "Catholic" colony and served as a safehaven for persecuted Roman Catholics.


The colony that was originally establish as a refuge for catholics was?

Maryland, founded by Lord Baltimore.