Although forbidden prior to Georgia becoming a royal colony, wealthy planters began importing enslaved people into the region. As a result,
the number of large plantations along the sea coast grew rapidly from 1750-1775.
the colony fell even further into decline and entered into an economic depression.
the number of fatalities from diseases like malaria and yellow fever rose drastically.
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the population of Georgia increased significantly, leading to a more diverse and vibrant society.