Creation Of The Georgia Colony Essay

From a positive intention to a partial disaster, eight words that describe the Georgia Colony of England perfectly. Inspired by his friend who died in prison from debt, James Oglethorpe, co-creator of the colony, intended the colony to be a way for debtors from prison to pay their debts off to England. However, King George and the England Parliament disagree with the idea of having hundreds of debtors to be sent over sea, towards a land very unknown to England. King George actually liked the idea of having people produce more goods for England to export for more money. Afterwards, the King allowed the colony to be created, in all intentions to bring him more wealth, but the colonists had to be the "deserving poor" and these colonists had to produce goods for England while providing defense for South Carolina, a successful England colony. Oglethorpe agreed with these terms, which are now part of the Charter of 1732, and he set sail to the New World. Despite the motivation behind creating Georgia, the Colony became flawed, in many areas, through development with an emotionally attached leader, Oglethorpe. Therefore, the Georgia Colony, based off the motivations of creation, was an overall a failure.

Charity, one of the motives behind the creation of the
Georgia, on paper, seemed like a wonderful idea that provided opportunities for so many people, yet it destroyed some much in real life. Such as James Oglethorpe's reputation was damaged after all the battles he and his army lost. As well as, causing a wildfire outbreak of Yellow fever within the first year of colonization. Despite, the conflict with the people and defense, the Georgia Colony I improved England's economy. Also, providing new goods and materials for the mother country. Within some eyes, the Georgia Colony was an utter complete success, or failure, but in actuality it was a partial disaster with