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
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.
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 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
Georgia was founded as a refuge for debtor prisoners to work and pay off their debts.
James Oglethorpe. He made it as a refuge for debtors.
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.
Maryland was originally the "Catholic" colony and served as a safehaven for persecuted Roman Catholics.
Maryland, founded by Lord Baltimore.