Which of the following is NOT a reason that Oglethorpe and the trustees wanted to start the colony of Georgia?

Question

A. To help the poor who could not pay their bills
B. To help the English economy
C. To form large plantations
D. To provide defense

Answer 1

C. To form large plantations

Oglethorpe and the trustees were primarily focused on helping the poor, boosting the English economy, and providing defense against Spanish Florida. They sought to limit the size of landholdings to prevent the establishment of large plantations, which was contrary to their vision for Georgia.