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The Founding of Georgia

Question 2 • CCPS Georgia Studies 8 (45.00900) YL IC

The new colony of Georgia was named after

Answer
A
James Oglethorpe’s daughter.
B
King George II.
C
the colony’s first settler.
D
King George I.

Explanation

Georgia was named in honor of King George II of Great Britain, who approved the colony’s charter in 1732. Therefore, the correct choice is King George II.

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