SS8H2

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What type of colony was Georgia in 1752?

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Royal colony

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Why did the Trustees lift the ban on slavery in Georgia?

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Due to pressure from settlers who wanted to grow labor-intensive crops

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When did King George II grant a charter for the colony of Georgia?

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1732

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Who was Tomochichi?

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A key ally of James Oglethorpe and leader of the Yamacraw tribe

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What right did the trustees give the first settlers in Georgia?

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The right to own land

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What was the role of James Oglethorpe in the establishment of Georgia?

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He was the founder and leader of the colony.

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What was the purpose of establishing Georgia as a colony?

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To provide a place for debtors and the poor to start anew.

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What crops were considered labor-intensive in Georgia?

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Rice and indigo were among the labor-intensive crops.

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What was the significance of the charter granted in 1732?

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It officially established Georgia as a colony.

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What was the relationship between Georgia and neighboring colonies?

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Georgia was established to buffer against Spanish Florida and protect the Carolinas.