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Because he was the British King at the time when the territory was claimed for the British crown. King George III issued the Proclamation of 1763 which created 4 new North American colonies
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What state was named after king george II of England?
Louisiana is named after king Louis and queen Anna.
Where does the name Georgia come from?
The stae of Georgia is named after King George of England
Who was Georgia named after?
his name was king George the 3rd
How did the colony Georgia get its name?
From King George II of England
Who was the king of England that was named in the declaration of independence?
king george the 3rd
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.
Who was the state of Georgia named after?
Georgia was named for King George II of England.
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.
What state was named after king george II of England?
Louisiana is named after king Louis and queen Anna.
Who or what was Georgia named after?
Georgia was founded by James Oglethorpe and named for his King, George of England.
What is the definition of Georgia?
Georgia was named for King George II of England.
Where does the name Georgia come from?
The stae of Georgia is named after King George of England
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.
For whom was the state of Georgia named?
The state of Georgia was named after King George, who ruled England when Georgia was colonized.
What is the only state named after a country?
Georgia is the only state named after a country, being named after King George II of England.
What are States named after countries?
New Hampshire - Hampshire England New York - York England New Jersey - Jersey England
Why was the colony of Georgia so named?
It was named Georgia after King George II.
