Question 1: Why was Georgia one of the last colonies to join in rebelling against British rule?
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Georgia prospered under England and didn’t feel the same
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level of grievances as the other colonies. The colony relied heavily on its trade with England, particularly in the export of valuable goods such as rice and indigo. Many wealthy individuals in Georgia were also loyal to the British Crown and had close ties to Britain. Thus, the economic benefits and political loyalty to England made Georgia hesitant to join the rebellion against British rule. Additionally, Georgia had a significant population of Native Americans and enslaved Africans, and there was concern that a rebellion could lead to uprisings among these marginalized groups. It wasn't until 1776, when grievances against British policies and the influence of the other colonies became too great to ignore, that Georgia eventually joined in the rebellion against British rule.