Question

The Colony of Georgia lying about the same latitude with part of China, Persia, Palestine and the Madeiras, it is highly probable that when hereafter it shall be well peopled and rightly cultivated, England may be supplied from thence with raw Silk, Wine, Oil, Dyes, (Medicines), and many other materials fro manufactures, which she is obliged to purchase from Southern Countries. - James Oglethorpe, 1733
Which statement about early Georgia settlers is BEST supported by the information in the quotation?

Question 6 options:

They believed they would be dependent on importing good from England.


They thought they could benefit from the area's warn climate and fertile soil.


They believed they could produce enough crops to be self sufficient.


They thought they could trade with countries in Asia and the Middle East.

Answer 1

They thought they could benefit from the area's warn climate and fertile soil.

Answer 2

B. They thought they could benefit from the areas warn climate and fertile soil.