which of these options BEST indicates why James Oglethorpe recruited the Highland Scots?

Question

A.
the Highland Scots were able to provide much needed healthcare to the colony of Georgia.
B.
the Highland Scots were recruited because they would prosper in Georgia's climate.
C.
the Highland Scots were used to defend the Georgia colony against the Spanish threat in Florida
D.
The Highland Scots were recruited to help build buildings

Answer 1

The option that BEST indicates why James Oglethorpe recruited the Highland Scots is:

C. the Highland Scots were used to defend the Georgia colony against the Spanish threat in Florida.

Oglethorpe valued the military skills of the Highland Scots, as they were known for their fighting abilities and loyalty. This made them a strategic choice for defending the southern frontier of the colony against potential threats.