Question

All of the following are true statements about slavery in the colony of Georgia, EXCEPT: A. Founder James Oglethorpe was against an economy in Georgia based on slave labor. B. Just before he died, Oglethorpe embraced the idea of a slave-based economy in Georgia. C. There was a ban on slavery in Georgia until 1751. D. Twenty-five years after the ban on slavery was lifted, the slave population jumped from around 500 to almost 18,000.

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Just before he died, Oglethorpe embraced the idea of a slave-based economy in Georgia

Explanation:

Oglethorpe was against the idea of a slave-based economy in Georgia in fact he argued that Georgia should remain as a free country due to Florida being a free country at the time which enticed slaves to flee to Florida which Oglethorpe suggested could cause an uprising of slaves.