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Why did the British decide to settle Georgia (list THREE reasons)?

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What was the main reason for England establishing the Georgia colony? Although initially conceived of by James Oglethorpe as a refuge for London's indebted prisoners, Georgia was ultimately established in 1732 to protect South Carolina and other southern colonies from Spanish invasion through Florida. I HOPE THIS HELPS YA :)

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For religious freedom, land and economic opportunity

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