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How did Georgia’s government respond when wealthy landowners demanded the right to own slaves?

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They lifted the ban on slavery!

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The trustees set up rules that banned slavery, liquor and the sale of land in Georgia. However, when wealthy landowners demanded the right to own slaves so as to thrive like other countries, Georgia’s government gave in to their demands. This led to slavery

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