Which southern colony was established as a place for debtors to pay off debts instead of going to jail in England?

Answer 1

The southern colony established as a place for debtors to pay off their debts instead of going to jail in England was Georgia. Founded in 1732 by James Oglethorpe and others, Georgia was intended as a social experiment to provide a refuge for debtors and the poor, allowing them a chance for a fresh start.