Reasons for Settlement in the Charter of 1732

What are the reasons for settlement included in the Charter of 1732?

• Democracy, trade, and education

• Philanthropy, economics, and defense

• Religion, exploration, and culture

• Agriculture, industry, and partnership

When was Georgia founded?

• June 9, 1732

• February 12, 1733

• February 12, 1732

• June 9, 1733

What is considered Georgia's "birthday"?

• June 9, 1732

• February 12, 1733

• February 12, 1732

• June 9, 1733

On what date was the charter for Georgia signed?

• June 9, 1732

• February 12, 1733

• February 12, 1732

• June 9, 1733

For what purpose was Georgia originally formed as a colony?

• For military defense

• For debtors (People who could not pay their bills)

• For religious freedom

• For agricultural development

Were the first settlers of Georgia debtors?

• Yes, all of them were debtors

• No, none of them were debtors

• Yes, but only a few of them

• The text does not provide this information

What happened to debtors in England during the time period mentioned in the document?

• They were fined

• They were given extensions to pay their bills

• They were imprisoned

• They were exiled

Who is known as the "Founder" of GA (Georgia)?

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Oglethorpe

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

What was James Oglethorpe's role in starting GA?

• He was a minor investor

• He was the MAIN trustee

• He was a settler

• He was a historian

What was James Oglethorpe's attitude towards Britain's debtors?

• He was indifferent

• He was supportive

• He was upset

• He was unaware