Question

The map below shows the location of where the University of Georgia was built. Why was this location chosen for the new university?



a
It was near Georgia’s first capital, Savannah.
b
It was already home to Franklin College at the time.
c
It was on the coast for easy access to ships and trade.
d
It was in a more central area as settlers moved westward.

Answer 1

d

The site (Athens) was chosen because it was more central as Georgia’s population moved inland and westward, making the university accessible to settlers away from the coastal cities.