James Edward Oglethorpe, a philanthropist and an English general, along with twenty-one other men, created a charter to settle a new colony which they named Georgia in honor of King George II. The grant established land between the Savannah and Altamaha rivers as well as the waters of these rivers.
"<span>a. During the two centuries following the discovery of the New World, over 90% of the native population were killed by disease and warfare" would be the best option but it should be noted that the 90% figure has been disputed recently.</span>
