Question

Why were Georgians reluctant to join the colonists in the revolution?

Answer 1

Answer:

Georgia didn't send representatives to the First Continental Congress, for although Georgians opposed British trade regulations, many hesitated to join the revolutionary movement. They were self-sufficient, and a growing colony. And they thought they needed the protection of British troops against a possible Indian attack.

Explanation:

The First Continental Congress was a delegate convention of 12 of the thirteen North American colonies held on September 10, 1774, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to send a written letter to King George III and Parliament calling for an end to the sanctions imposed by the Metropolis (England).

All colonies formed their association to ban trade with Great Britain.

Georgia did not send representatives, for although Georgians opposed British trade regulations, many hesitated to join the revolutionary movement. They were self-sufficient, and a growing colony. And they thought they needed the protection of British troops against a possible Indian attack.

Georgian delegates met at a provincial congress in Savannah on January 18, 1775, to discuss whether they should join the Association and elect representatives for the Second Continental Congress.

Those who were elected refused to go to Philadelphia. St. John's Parish, acting alone, sent Lyman Hall.

Answer 2

Like many colonists, Georgians were divided on the issues of the Revolutionary War. The colony was reluctant to join the revolution at first because Georgia was self-sufficient, had no objections to the Intolerable Acts. It was financially dependent on Great Britain and had a long, successful history of self-government.

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