The malcontents in colonial Georgia were primarily characterized by their dissatisfaction with the policies of the colonial government, particularly concerning land use and governance. Among the options you've provided, the most accurate distinguishing factor is:
Most of them paid their own way with little assistance.
Many malcontents were individuals who had migrated to Georgia at their own expense and found the restrictions imposed by the trustees, such as limitations on land ownership, slavery, and trade, to be burdensome. Unlike other groups who may have received assistance or support, the malcontents were often those who were economically self-sufficient and were advocating for changes to the colony's regulations.
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