n James Oglethorpe allegedly said he wanted to establish a British colony for the "worthy poor," to whom was he MOST likely referring?

Question

Responses
A people in debtpeople in debt
B religious minoritiesreligious minorities
C political opponentspolitical opponents
D Spanish settlers

Answer 1

James Oglethorpe was most likely referring to A: people in debt. His vision for the colony of Georgia included providing a fresh start for those who were impoverished or in debt, particularly those who could not pay their debts in England and were often imprisoned as a result.