Question

Georgia was initially founded as a haven for

A. French traders.
B. Catholics.
C. enslaved Africans.
D. English debtors.

Answer 1

The correct answer is: English Debtors!

The colony was established by the governor James Oglethorpe (governor in the years 1732-1743) and he envisioned this colony to be a haven (=safe place) for English debtors and "the worthy poor".

Slavery was prohibited in this colony.