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Which of the following statements best explains James Oglethorpe's attitude toward slavery in Georgia?

A. He was indifferent to the idea of slavery in Georgia.
B. He had very mixed feeling about slavery in Georgia.
C. He was in favor of slavery being the center of Georgia's economy.
D. He wanted Georgia to be a southern colony that was not economically dependent on slavery.

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I believe the answer is D. but I'm not 100% sure. Hope this helps!
User Senne Verhaegen
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The best option from the list would be that "D. He wanted Georgia to be a southern colony that was not economically dependent on slavery," since he was opposed to it on moral grounds as well.
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