How it All Started
King George II gave land to James Oglethorpe. Georgia was made for debters and poor people could start a new life. The colonists did not elect a legislature. When Georgia first started, slavery was banned. The colonist voted and then slavery was made legal.
Founding of the Georgia Colony
When was the colony of Georgia founded? The Georgia Colony was founded in 1732 by James Oglethorpe and other colonists.
The Naming of the Georgia Colony
Named after King George II of England. The terms of the charter granted by the king specified that the colony was named after the king.
King George II gave land to James Oglethorpe. Georgia was made for debters and poor people could start a new life. The colonists did not elect a legislature. When Georgia first started, slavery was banned. The colonist voted and then slavery was made legal.
Founding of the Georgia Colony
When was the colony of Georgia founded? The Georgia Colony was founded in 1732 by James Oglethorpe and other colonists.
The Naming of the Georgia Colony
Named after King George II of England. The terms of the charter granted by the king specified that the colony was named after the king.