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Why Was Georgia A Unique Colony
The colony of Georgia was a very unique colony. Not only was it the very last colony to be established, but it also had an interesting role in the British continental colonies. In the beginning, it was intended to be both a defensive barrier against Florida, which was a Spanish colony, and a philanthropic experiment. However, later on this experiment was not a success and Georgia became more of a successful buffer against Florida. The early settlers of Georgia also had a very diverse background. It was a safe haven for Protestant refugees and a home for Germans, Sephardic Jews, Welsh, Scots, and many others. Overall, the English established Georgia, because of Spain's constant threat and presence in Florida, The Spanish had a strong relationship

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