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Reconstruction in Georgia — Cumulative exam

Question 7 • CCPS Georgia Studies 8 (45.00900) YL IC

How did Georgia become a royal colony?

Answer
A
The British established settlements there.
B
The king demanded the colony’s return.
C
The British took the land from the Spanish.
D
The trustees returned power to the king.

Explanation

Georgia was first governed by trustees, who managed the colony under a charter. In 1752, the trustees surrendered their charter and returned control to the British Crown, making Georgia a royal colony. Therefore, the correct choice is “The trustees returned power to the king.”

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