James Oglethorpe recruited the Highland Scots to establish a settlement on the Altamaha River. Which reason for colonization, described in the Charter of 1732 is this an example of? (1 point)ResponsesEconomic Economic PhilanthropicPhilanthropicReligiousReligiousDefense

Answer 1

The recruitment of the Highland Scots by James Oglethorpe to establish a settlement on the Altamaha River is an example of Defense. The Highland Scots were brought in for their skills as soldiers and their ability to defend the colony from potential threats, particularly from Spanish Florida.