What country founded the colony in the area in blue below? Why was this significant to the establishment of Georgia?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking about the founding of the colony in Georgia, specifically which country established it and the significance of this establishment. It aims to assess understanding of historical colonial relationships and motivations in the context of Georgia's founding.
Answer
Spain; Georgia was a military barrier against Spain.
Spain founded the colony in the area shown in blue. This was significant to the establishment of Georgia because Georgia was established as a military barrier against Spain's colonial expansion.
Answer for screen readers
Spain founded the colony in the area shown in blue. This was significant to the establishment of Georgia because Georgia was established as a military barrier against Spain's colonial expansion.
More Information
Georgia was strategically placed to act as a buffer between Spanish Florida and the British colonies to the north, protecting them from Spanish advancements.
Tips
A common mistake is confusing the reason for Georgia's founding as solely philanthropic, when it also had strategic military purposes.
Sources
- Establishing the Georgia Colony, 1732-1750 - Library of Congress - loc.gov
- American colonies - Proprietary, Plantation, Slavery | Britannica - britannica.com
- Charter of Georgia | American Battlefield Trust - battlefields.org
