Question

Whereas we are credibly informed, that many of our poor subjects are, through misfortunes and want of employment, reduced to great necessity, insomuch as by their labor they are not able to provide a maintenance for themselves and families; and if they had means to defray [pay for] their charges of passage, and other expences. . . they would be glad to settle in any of our provinces in America where by cultivating the lands. . . they might not only gain a comfortable subsistence [livelihood] for themselves and families, but also strengthen our colonies and increase the trade, navigation and wealth of these our realms.
—Charter of 1732

According to the text, Georgia was
A.
settled for religious reasons.
B.
much safer than other colonies.
C.
more affordable than other colonies.
D.
settled for economic reasons.

Answer 1

Answer:

According to the text, Georgia was:

D. settled for economic reasons.

Explanation:

In the "Charter of 1732", the King of England is addressing the poor and indebted citizens of his country. What he is offering is the opportunity for those citizens to settle in the colony of Georgia for economic reasons. In Georgia, they would have the opportunity to own land, cultivate it, and gain their own subsistence. Of course, that would also benefit England and make the colony stronger.