George II (r. 1727 – 1760) issues the Charter of Georgia to James Oglethorpe. Governor Oglethorpe initially settles the colony with inmates from debtors’ prisons, enabling them to get a fresh start in life.
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Subsequent Events:
Authority:
Magna Carta, Chapter 13
ccc-2point0.com/magna-carta-excerpts
References:
The Avalon Project : Charter of Georgia : 1732
avalon.law.yale.edu/18th_century/ga01.asp
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