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Which was NOT true of the Royal Government of Georgia? (SS8H2c)

A. They lifted the ban on slavery
B. There was no form of representative government
C. The governor received his orders from the King of England
D. They changed the laws regarding land ownership

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The assertion that 'There was no form of representative government' is not true regarding the Royal Government of Georgia. After becoming a royal colony, Georgia had a royal governor and representative structures similar to other colonies. The Royal Government did lift the ban on slavery and made changes to land ownership laws.

Step-by-step explanation:

The statement which was NOT true of the Royal Government of Georgia was "There was no form of representative government". After the collapse of the Trustee system when Georgia became a royal colony, it was overseen by a royal governor appointed by the King of England. This governor ruled on behalf of the king, and the government was structured more like those of the other colonies which included forms of representative government, where colonial assemblies expanded their power and influence.

It is true that the royal governor in Georgia received orders from the King of England, meaning that he did not act independently but instead followed directives from across the ocean. These directions included changes regarding land ownership and lifting the ban on slavery. The ban on slavery had been initially implemented by the Trustees, but by 1750, under pressure and the realization of economic benefit, the ban was lifted and slavery was legalized in Georgia. The lifting of the ban allowed for larger land grants to be tied to slave ownership, which drastically changed the economic landscape of the colony.

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