James Ogelthorpe recruited the Highland Scots to establish a settlement on the Altamaha River. Which reason for colonization, described in the Charter of 1732 is this an example of?

Answer 1

The recruitment of the Highland Scots by James Oglethorpe to establish a settlement on the Altamaha River is an example of the reason for colonization described in the Charter of 1732 related to providing a buffer against Spanish expansion in Florida. The Highland Scots were brought to help establish a defensive settlement to protect the colony of Georgia from potential Spanish incursions and to serve as a military presence in the region. Additionally, this move also aligns with the Charter's purpose of giving poor and indebted individuals a chance for a new start, but the strategic military aspect was a primary motivation in this context.