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Many of the early settlers of the province of Carolina were colonists from

Spain.

Ireland.

France.

the Caribbean.

Southern colonies were founded mostly for

cultural reasons.

social reasons.

economic reasons.

religious reasons.

How did James Oglethorpe, the founder of Georgia, treat the Indigenous peoples?

Oglethorpe released them from enslavement and forced labor.

Oglethorpe provided them with rum and tobacco for a cheap price.

Oglethorpe allowed them representation in the colonial government.

Oglethorpe made Indigenous trade an important part of Georgia's economy.

For which of the following purposes was the colony of Georgia founded?

to create an alliance with New Spain

to give debtors from Britain a fresh start

to make money from cash crops

to make money from the timber trade

In the 1600s, indentured servants in the southern colonies

almost always lost their freedom and eventually were forced into slavery against their will.

typically made enough money during their servitude to purchase a plot of land near the coast.

worked for several years in exchange for transportation to the Americas, food, and lodging.

worked their entire lives in exchange for transportation to the Americas, food, and lodging.

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