What were some of the motivating factors behind the creation of the Georgia Colony? Who were some of the potential enemies that posed a threat to Georgia and the Carolinas? What restrictions were placed upon the colonists who had received charity? What were some of the policies that upset the colonists? 1732 King George II of England grants a charter giving the Trustees permission to establish the Georgia – Colony 1733 James Oglethorpe and approximately 120 settlers arrive in Georgia and begin to construct the city of – Savannah 1734 The first group of Salzburgers arrive in Georgia – 1736 The group of Highland Scots arrive in Georgia – 1739 England declares war on Spain – 1742 Oglethorpe leads the colonists to victory over the Spanish at the Battle of Bloody Marsh – 1752 Georgia becomes a Royal Colony –
What were some of the motivating factors behind the creation of the Georgia Colony? Who were some of the potential enemies that posed a threat to Georgia and the Carolinas? What restrictions were placed upon the colonists who had received charity? What were some of the policies that upset the colonists? 1732 – King George II of England grants a charter giving the Trustees permission to establish the Georgia Colony 1733 – James Oglethorpe and approximately 120 settlers arrive in Georgia and begin to construct the city of Savannah 1734 – The first group of Salzburgers arrive in Georgia 1736 – The group of Highland Scots arrive in Georgia 1739 – England declares war on Spain 1742 – Oglethorpe leads the colonists to victory over the Spanish at the Battle of Bloody Marsh 1752 – Georgia becomes a Royal Colony