SS8H2
Reasons for Establishing the Georgia Colony:
1.
Defense
2.
Economics
3.
Charity
4.
Trade
Georgia was created in 1732 as a
second chance or fresh start for debtors, a substitute instead of debtors’
prison. With the Spanish close by also, the English established Georgia as a
buffer colony, a region located between two opposing rival powers. In addition,
Georgia was also established for religious freedom purposes. For example, the
Salzburgers, a Protestant persecuted people from Austria, migrated here for
religious purposes. The English created Georgia to obtain WRIST too, which
means simply that they wanted Georgia to grow and produce goods for trade.
These valuable trading items include, wine, rice, indigo, silk, and timber. 
Next, James Oglethorpe originally
headed the colony as a trustee. Under his rule, colonists could not own slaves,
women could not inherit land and there could be no large land ownership,
Catholics could not live in Georgia, and selling liquor was illegal. So in
Georgia at this time, Catholics, lawyers, liquor salesmen, and slaves were not
allowed. James Oglethorpe formed an alliance with Tomochichi, the chief of the
Yamacraw tribe, and Mary Musgrove translated for them. Tomochichi granted land
to Oglethorpe in present day Savannah, establishing peace between the English
and Indians during these early days of exploration. Half Native-Half English,
Mary Musgrove impacted Georgia history by mediating and translating for
Tomochichi and Oglethorpe. Of the
colonists in Georgia, there were The Highland Scotts, The Salzburgers, and the
Malcontents. The Highland Scotts were from Scotland, and were known for being
amazing warriors, so Oglethorpe recruited them to protect Georgia. The Highland
Scots also established Darien. The Salzburgers established Ebenezer and New
Ebenezer and were a group of Austrian German speaking Protestants. The
Malcontents were unhappy colonists who complained clamorously. 
Additionally, The War of Jenkins Ear
began in 1739 and was between the Spanish and the English over land between S.
Carolina and Florida. In 1742, The Battle of Bloody Marsh took place, a victory
for Georgia on St. Simon’s Island , on July 18, 1742. The war came to a close
in 1748. Then in 1754, Georgia was made a royal colony and allowed slavery,
unlimited land ownership, alcohol, and the right to vote and elect an assembly.
Finally, during this Royal period, James Wright was most popular.
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