Question
According to the Charter of 1732, Georgia was founded as a "debtors' colony" for the debtors and "worthy poor." What might be a reason that no debtors actually came
Responses
A Soldiers were stationed at the forts in the "Buffer Zone."Soldiers were stationed at the forts in the "Buffer Zone."
B Friends and family of James Oglethorpe bought the passage to the new colony.Friends and family of James Oglethorpe bought the passage to the new colony.
C The incentives were so good that wealthy people bought the passage to the new colony.The incentives were so good that wealthy people bought the passage to the new colony.
D Skilled craftsmen were looking for a "new start" and bought the passage to the new colony.Skilled craftsmen were looking for a "new start" and bought the passage to the new colony.
Responses
A Soldiers were stationed at the forts in the "Buffer Zone."Soldiers were stationed at the forts in the "Buffer Zone."
B Friends and family of James Oglethorpe bought the passage to the new colony.Friends and family of James Oglethorpe bought the passage to the new colony.
C The incentives were so good that wealthy people bought the passage to the new colony.The incentives were so good that wealthy people bought the passage to the new colony.
D Skilled craftsmen were looking for a "new start" and bought the passage to the new colony.Skilled craftsmen were looking for a "new start" and bought the passage to the new colony.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The best answer among the provided options is:
**C The incentives were so good that wealthy people bought the passage to the new colony.**
This response suggests that the attractive opportunities in the new colony might have led wealthier individuals to migrate instead of the intended debtors and "worthy poor." While there were various reasons for a lack of debtors, the idea that wealthier individuals took advantage of the incentives aligns well with historical contexts, as such attractiveness could deter the original target demographic for settlement.
**C The incentives were so good that wealthy people bought the passage to the new colony.**
This response suggests that the attractive opportunities in the new colony might have led wealthier individuals to migrate instead of the intended debtors and "worthy poor." While there were various reasons for a lack of debtors, the idea that wealthier individuals took advantage of the incentives aligns well with historical contexts, as such attractiveness could deter the original target demographic for settlement.