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All of the following are true statements about slavery in the colony of Georgia, EXCEPT:

AFounder James Oglethorpe was against an economy in Georgia based on slave labor.
BJust before he died, Oglethorpe embraced the idea of a slave-based economy in Georgia.
CThere was a ban on slavery in Georgia until 1751.
DTwenty-five years after the ban on slavery was lifted, the slave population jumped from around 500 to almost 18,000.

Verified Answer :

A) Founder James Oglethorpe was against an economy in Georgia based on slave labor.
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Answer:

Option C

Explanation:

The colony of Georgia was established by George Oglethorpe. it was founded in 1732. It was named after King Geroge second of England. Its original name was the colony of Georgia. The main idea in Oglethorpe's mind while establishing this colony was to give refuge to protestants and also for less wealthy European people. The slavery and alcohol were banned until 1749. In 1749 the ban on alcohol and slavery was lifted.