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AssignmentMultiple Choice

The Trustee Period in Georgia

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

How did the malcontents help bring an end to the trustees’ control of Georgia?

Answer
A
They formed a militia, built a fort, and went into battle to drive away the trustees and take over the territory.
B
They signed a trade treaty with American Indians in the area, which gave them the money they needed to buy out the trustees.
C
They encouraged Highland Scots to settle in the colony, which gave them the votes they needed to remove the trustees from office.
D
They publicized their opinion on the trustees’ restrictions to other colonists and encouraged the support of officials in Parliament.

Explanation

The malcontents opposed restrictions imposed by Georgia’s trustees, including limits on land ownership and slavery. They spread their complaints among other colonists and sought support from officials in Parliament. This helped persuade the British government to end the trustees’ administration and make Georgia a royal colony, so the correct choice is “They publicized their opinion on the trustees’ restrictions to other colonists and encouraged the support of officials in Parliament.”

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