Question 12 • CCPS Georgia Studies 8 (45.00900) YL IC
The English built Fort King George in 1721 to strengthen their claim to the region and protect their settlements from rival European powers. Its location near the mouth of the Altamaha River helped defend against Spanish forces to the south and French forces in the region. Therefore, the correct choice is “to prevent Spanish and French attacks.”
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