"poor and deserving" - see here: http://www.netstate.com/states/intro/ga_intro.htm
English Debtors
James Oglethorpe - Georgia
Georgia
Yes, Georgia was originally founded as a home for criminals who had been released from prison.
When the original proprietor returned the land that would become Georgia to England, it became available to others. A philanthropist named James Oglethorpe received the grant and established Georgia as a refuge for former convicts and 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.
King James I sent the debtors to Georgia because the jails in England were running out of space.
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.
Georgia's colonists came from England. In 1732, James Oglethorpe established this colony as a refuge for English debtors. The colony was named for King George II.
False. The Salzburgers were originally from Austria, specifically the region of Salzburg, and they sought refuge from religious persecution. The Moravians, on the other hand, originated from the Czech Republic. Neither group was originally from Spain before settling in Georgia.
Because it was established as a Colony to provide a refuge for European Quakers.
Georgia was Founded by James Oglethorpe as a refuge for debtors.