Georgia Becomes a Royal Colony
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In 1752, Georgia became a royal colony, meaning it became directly ruled by the British Crown. Before this, the colony had been governed by a board of trustees established by King George II in 1732. However, due to economic difficulties and conflicts with the neighboring Spanish and French colonies, the trustees asked the king to assume control of the colony. As a royal colony, Georgia would be subject to closer British control and could receive more financial and military support.