Georgia was one of the last colonies to join in rebelling against British rule for several reasons. First, Georgia was founded as a buffer between the more established colonies and Spanish Florida, which made their leaders more focused on defending their territory rather than joining in a rebellion. Second, many people living in Georgia were relatively loyal to the British crown because they relied on trade with Britain for their economy. Additionally, the colony had a smaller population and fewer towns compared to other colonies, which made it harder for revolutionary ideas to spread quickly. Finally, there were a lot of tensions within the colony itself, with many people having different opinions about whether to support the revolution, which slowed down their decision to join the fight against British rule.
Read-Think-Write: Georgia in the Revolution
Watch The Big Question: To Join or Not to Join?
After you have watched the video, answer the questions below using detailed, complete sentences (remember, ALL work should be in your own words).
1. Why was Georgia one of the last colonies to join in rebelling against British rule?
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