Question

Which of these was the MOST common reason for the moving of Georgia’s capital over the state’s history? Old cities were being destroyed by disease. Previous locations were being attacked. The population was shifting.

Answer 1

The MOST common reason for the moving of Georgia’s capital over the state’s history:

The population was shifting.

As the population shifted, state capitals were chosen to follow the population.

Answer 2

The population was shifting

Step-by-step explanation:

Along Georgia's history, officials were trying to locate the capital at a strategic point, where governing would be easier. The first capital of Georgia was Savannah, which was originally where the British held power. However, with the growing population in the western part of the state the capital was moved to Augusta. However, the location of the new capital wasn't ideal, so later it was moved to Louisville, a city that was only capital for ten years while the new capital was under construction. Milledgeville was the fourth capital, built specifically to be seat of power in Georgia and named after the current governor. Finally, it was moved to Atlanta, given that this city shadowed almost every other city in Georgia in economic and population growth.