options:
A. Based on the people in the background of the image, the Highland Scots were able to provide much needed healthcare to the colony of Georgia.
B. Based on the clothing in the image, the Highland Scots were recruited because they would prosper in Georgia's climate.
C. Based on the weapons in the image, the Highland Scots were used to defend the Georgia colony against the Spanish threat in Florida
D. The Highland Scots were recruited to help build buildings like the one seen in the image
1 answer
The option that BEST indicates why James Oglethorpe recruited the Highland Scots is:
C. Based on the weapons in the image, the Highland Scots were used to defend the Georgia colony against the Spanish threat in Florida.
This option highlights their role as defenders, which aligns with Oglethorpe's intent to bolster the colony's security against external threats.
