Question

The colony of georgia lying about the same latitude with part of china,persia,palistine,and the maderlas,it is highly probable that when hereafter it shall be well peopled and rightly cultivated,England may be supplied from thence with raw silk wine oil dyes [medicines] and many other materials for manufactures which she is obliged to purchase from southern countries.- james oglethorpe,1733

which statement about early georgia settlers is best supported by the information in the quotation

They believed they would be dependent on importing goods from England.


They thought they could benefit from the area's warm climate and fertile soil.


They believed they could produce enough crops to be self-sufficient.


They thought they could trade with countries in Asia and the Middle East.

Answer 1

Answer: They thought they could benefit from the area's warm climate and fertile soil.

The text starts with a comparison between Georgia and other places such as China and Palestine in terms of location. The comparison is meant to show that the weather and agricultural qualities of the region are likely to be similar, thus making it possible for Georgians to cultivate and produce similar goods to those in Eastern regions.

They did not believe they would be dependent on England because they thought Georgia could be very fruitful. They probably thought they would generate enough to be self-sufficient as well, but this is not stated as a major concern in the text. Finally, they do not mention any trade with Asia. They just talk about being able to supply England.