Creation Of The Georgia Colony Essay
From a positive intention to a partial disaster, eight words that describe the Georgia Colony of England perfectly. Inspired by his friend who died in prison from debt, James Oglethorpe, co-creator of the colony, intended the colony to be a way for debtors from prison to pay their debts off to England. However, King George and the England Parliament disagree with the idea of having hundreds of debtors to be sent over sea, towards a land very unknown to England. King George actually liked the idea of having people produce more goods for England to export for more money. Afterwards, the King allowed the colony to be created, in all intentions to bring him more wealth, but the colonists had to be the "deserving poor" and these colonists had to produce goods for England while providing defense for South Carolina, a successful England colony. Oglethorpe agreed with these terms, which are now part of the Charter of 1732, and he set sail to the New World. Despite the motivation behind creating Georgia, the Colony became flawed, in many areas, through development with an emotionally attached leader, Oglethorpe. Therefore, the Georgia Colony, based off the motivations of creation, was an overall a failure.
Charity, one of the motives behind the creation of the …show more content…
Georgia Colony, was to provide England's worthy a fresh start, however it was not completely given to them. According to "Trustee Georgia, 1732-1752", the deserving poor were supposed to produce raw goods while protecting Georgia and South Carolina. It states,"'the deserving poor' who would protect South Carolina while producing such goods as wine and silk for England,"(paragraph 3, Document A). The foundation of a new beginning of someone's life was given to the colonist chosen. From the scenery to the rules and regulations. In England, the poor struggled to provide food for their families, an education or future for their children, and the life most humans deserve. The new colony could offer all of that. Oglethorpe allowed these people a new chance, a fresh start to their destroyed lives. They accepted what the government of England was offering, because it was more appealing then starving on the streets. The trip to America transformed their lives for the better because they were secured a job and importance to the new colony. However, with new beginnings there will be flaws. In addition, "A List of the Early Settlers of Georgia," expresses that a third of the settlers died of Yellow Fever in 1733. The text states,"In the summer of 1733, a Yellow Fever Outbreak occurred due to the clearing of the pine forests on Yamacraw Bluff...this provided breeding areas for Mosquitoes," (note 2, document B). Death is the end to a life. All those colonist promised a new life were not given one, but given a death sentence. Their end could inflict the decisions of their families in whether to stay, move or return back to the mother country. Their hardships will inflict female's lives greatly, in that time period. The Georgia Colony prohibited slaves in 1733, and the death of a male would leave more field work on the other males or indirectly force the females to give up their land since they were unable to inherit land. The secured beginning of a new life was destroyed. Therefore, concluding in a fail. In conclusion, the charity section is not a complete success nor a complete failure.
Furthermore, the Georgia Colony was intended to help improve England's economy, which was surprisingly a success. According to the "Eighteenth Century", Georgia provided raw goods/materials to England, the "mother country". The document specifically states,"The southern location and warm climate of Georgia led many to believe it would be suitable for the cultivation of silk and fruits,"(paragraph 1, document D).Silk, one of Georgia's most exported material to the mother country, production was made specifically just for England. The colony ended up producing almost a ton of silk for England each, which would be exported to other countries, but some kept or the mother country. During this time of Georgia's early colonization, England's economy started this new mercantilism idea, too export more goods than import. Which would clearly improve the economy, because this gave England more goods to give out. Which would contribute for England to get a better deal in their trade and import or up their cost. Overall, increasing trade production and increasing the amount of money that could be brought in to England. Additionally, the "An Impartial Enquiry into the State and Utility of the Province of Georgia" vaguely lists other raw materials Georgia exported to England. The text states," That the Climate and Souk is very fit for raising Silk, Wine and Cotton; for that the white Mulberry-Trees thrive exceeding well, as also the Vines, which have been cultivated there, bear exceeding good Grapes,"(paragraph 1, document G). During the Trustee Period, 1732-1752, alcohol was prohibited to be produced or distributed in the colony. However, during the Royal Colonization period, the royal governors lifted that prohibition, and allowed people to buy big parts of land. Which allowed the colonists to use one of their well grown raw materials, grapes in large numbers. As well in the Royal Colonization time, slaves were introduced to the colony, which resulted in a quicker production speed than before. Now, in the Royal Period, production was quicker and produced in much larger number than in the Trustee Period even for the new goods being produced such as any form of alcohol. The Royal Period contributed into helping not only England's economy, but Georgia as well. Therefore, mercantilism was almost complete success and beneficial towards England's economy.
In addition, the Georgia Colony was intended to be a defensive buffer for South Carolina. According to "War of Jenkins' Ear", General James Oglethorpe intended to strike and seize Spanish forts, located in Florida. The text states," Oglethorpe wanted to seize the fort before Spanish supplies or reinforcements could arrive, but problems with multiple commanders and diverse forces resulted in disorganization, spoiling his advantage of surprise,"(paragraph 2, document C). Leaders of the military are intended to be one of the best trained soldiers, but Georgia's army contradicted this claim when the leaders were unable to communicate with each other. Communication is an important key to preparing an attack on another country's territory, especially if the land is foreign because the leaders won't be familiar with it. Which is not an excuse, because there were directions given to each one of them and somewhere along those lines of miscommunication. Which destroyed Oglethorpe chance to get an advantage. Not only that, but the Spanish drive then out of Florida fairly quickly, which showed England and other countries that Spain's army is stronger than there's. Oglethorpe lost many battles because of this and poorly expressed an image of England while doing so. The Georgia Colony could hardly defend themselves and it made the "defensive buffer" for South Carolina very weak. Furthermore, the document elaborates on the efforts made of Oglethorpe, which did not overcome the loses previously made by him and his army. The document states," Oglethorpe prepared another offensive upon the fort at St. Augustine in March 1743, but his efforts had little result and represented the last episode of the war on the Georgia-Florida border. The Treaty Aix-la-Chappelle in 1748 returned all colonial claims to previous owners...,"(paragraph 3, document C). Now in the late parts of the War, Oglethorpe finally started win a few battles, but he already lost the war. The wins he made didn't overcome all his loses in the past. England wasn't pleased that they provided guns, ship and other material to get no extra land in return. The war made was practically uncalled for and a waste of goods and lives. Despite the fact that a border was indirectly created in result of this war, nothing physical was gained that is Oglethorpe had to leave Georgia and face Parliament of what he did.
Oglethorpe never returned. Thus, the defensive buffer Georgia was, overall, a complete failure.
In conclusion, the Georgia was a fifty-fifty success and failure, like most things in life.
Georgia, on paper, seemed like a wonderful idea that provided opportunities for so many people, yet it destroyed some much in real life. Such as James Oglethorpe's reputation was damaged after all the battles he and his army lost. As well as, causing a wildfire outbreak of Yellow fever within the first year of colonization. Despite, the conflict with the people and defense, the Georgia Colony I improved England's economy. Also, providing new goods and materials for the mother country. Within some eyes, the Georgia Colony was an utter complete success, or failure, but in actuality it was a partial disaster with
potential.
Charity, one of the motives behind the creation of the …show more content…
Georgia Colony, was to provide England's worthy a fresh start, however it was not completely given to them. According to "Trustee Georgia, 1732-1752", the deserving poor were supposed to produce raw goods while protecting Georgia and South Carolina. It states,"'the deserving poor' who would protect South Carolina while producing such goods as wine and silk for England,"(paragraph 3, Document A). The foundation of a new beginning of someone's life was given to the colonist chosen. From the scenery to the rules and regulations. In England, the poor struggled to provide food for their families, an education or future for their children, and the life most humans deserve. The new colony could offer all of that. Oglethorpe allowed these people a new chance, a fresh start to their destroyed lives. They accepted what the government of England was offering, because it was more appealing then starving on the streets. The trip to America transformed their lives for the better because they were secured a job and importance to the new colony. However, with new beginnings there will be flaws. In addition, "A List of the Early Settlers of Georgia," expresses that a third of the settlers died of Yellow Fever in 1733. The text states,"In the summer of 1733, a Yellow Fever Outbreak occurred due to the clearing of the pine forests on Yamacraw Bluff...this provided breeding areas for Mosquitoes," (note 2, document B). Death is the end to a life. All those colonist promised a new life were not given one, but given a death sentence. Their end could inflict the decisions of their families in whether to stay, move or return back to the mother country. Their hardships will inflict female's lives greatly, in that time period. The Georgia Colony prohibited slaves in 1733, and the death of a male would leave more field work on the other males or indirectly force the females to give up their land since they were unable to inherit land. The secured beginning of a new life was destroyed. Therefore, concluding in a fail. In conclusion, the charity section is not a complete success nor a complete failure.
Furthermore, the Georgia Colony was intended to help improve England's economy, which was surprisingly a success. According to the "Eighteenth Century", Georgia provided raw goods/materials to England, the "mother country". The document specifically states,"The southern location and warm climate of Georgia led many to believe it would be suitable for the cultivation of silk and fruits,"(paragraph 1, document D).Silk, one of Georgia's most exported material to the mother country, production was made specifically just for England. The colony ended up producing almost a ton of silk for England each, which would be exported to other countries, but some kept or the mother country. During this time of Georgia's early colonization, England's economy started this new mercantilism idea, too export more goods than import. Which would clearly improve the economy, because this gave England more goods to give out. Which would contribute for England to get a better deal in their trade and import or up their cost. Overall, increasing trade production and increasing the amount of money that could be brought in to England. Additionally, the "An Impartial Enquiry into the State and Utility of the Province of Georgia" vaguely lists other raw materials Georgia exported to England. The text states," That the Climate and Souk is very fit for raising Silk, Wine and Cotton; for that the white Mulberry-Trees thrive exceeding well, as also the Vines, which have been cultivated there, bear exceeding good Grapes,"(paragraph 1, document G). During the Trustee Period, 1732-1752, alcohol was prohibited to be produced or distributed in the colony. However, during the Royal Colonization period, the royal governors lifted that prohibition, and allowed people to buy big parts of land. Which allowed the colonists to use one of their well grown raw materials, grapes in large numbers. As well in the Royal Colonization time, slaves were introduced to the colony, which resulted in a quicker production speed than before. Now, in the Royal Period, production was quicker and produced in much larger number than in the Trustee Period even for the new goods being produced such as any form of alcohol. The Royal Period contributed into helping not only England's economy, but Georgia as well. Therefore, mercantilism was almost complete success and beneficial towards England's economy.
In addition, the Georgia Colony was intended to be a defensive buffer for South Carolina. According to "War of Jenkins' Ear", General James Oglethorpe intended to strike and seize Spanish forts, located in Florida. The text states," Oglethorpe wanted to seize the fort before Spanish supplies or reinforcements could arrive, but problems with multiple commanders and diverse forces resulted in disorganization, spoiling his advantage of surprise,"(paragraph 2, document C). Leaders of the military are intended to be one of the best trained soldiers, but Georgia's army contradicted this claim when the leaders were unable to communicate with each other. Communication is an important key to preparing an attack on another country's territory, especially if the land is foreign because the leaders won't be familiar with it. Which is not an excuse, because there were directions given to each one of them and somewhere along those lines of miscommunication. Which destroyed Oglethorpe chance to get an advantage. Not only that, but the Spanish drive then out of Florida fairly quickly, which showed England and other countries that Spain's army is stronger than there's. Oglethorpe lost many battles because of this and poorly expressed an image of England while doing so. The Georgia Colony could hardly defend themselves and it made the "defensive buffer" for South Carolina very weak. Furthermore, the document elaborates on the efforts made of Oglethorpe, which did not overcome the loses previously made by him and his army. The document states," Oglethorpe prepared another offensive upon the fort at St. Augustine in March 1743, but his efforts had little result and represented the last episode of the war on the Georgia-Florida border. The Treaty Aix-la-Chappelle in 1748 returned all colonial claims to previous owners...,"(paragraph 3, document C). Now in the late parts of the War, Oglethorpe finally started win a few battles, but he already lost the war. The wins he made didn't overcome all his loses in the past. England wasn't pleased that they provided guns, ship and other material to get no extra land in return. The war made was practically uncalled for and a waste of goods and lives. Despite the fact that a border was indirectly created in result of this war, nothing physical was gained that is Oglethorpe had to leave Georgia and face Parliament of what he did.
Oglethorpe never returned. Thus, the defensive buffer Georgia was, overall, a complete failure.
In conclusion, the Georgia was a fifty-fifty success and failure, like most things in life.
Georgia, on paper, seemed like a wonderful idea that provided opportunities for so many people, yet it destroyed some much in real life. Such as James Oglethorpe's reputation was damaged after all the battles he and his army lost. As well as, causing a wildfire outbreak of Yellow fever within the first year of colonization. Despite, the conflict with the people and defense, the Georgia Colony I improved England's economy. Also, providing new goods and materials for the mother country. Within some eyes, the Georgia Colony was an utter complete success, or failure, but in actuality it was a partial disaster with
potential.