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Georgia's Trustee Period: Role of Salzburgers and Highland Scots

Evaluate the Trustee Period of Georgia's colonial history, highlighting the significant roles played by the Salzburgers, Highland Scots, malcontents, and the Spanish threat from Florida. This period marked a unique and unsuccessful social and economic time for Georgia, showcasing the transition from

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Georgia's Trustee Period: Role of Salzburgers, Highland Scots, Malcontents, and Spanish Threat

German Salzburgers and Scottish Highlanders played crucial roles in Georgia's Trustee Period, settling in areas like Ebenezer and Darien, respectively. However, challenges such as poor land, restrictive regulations, and economic hardships plagued the colonists. The Spanish threat from Florida also l

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Exploring Colonial Georgia: The Trustee Period and Immigrant Communities

Colonial Georgia was governed by trustees from 1732 until 1753, with strict rules imposed on colonists. Despite this, diverse groups such as Highland Scots, Salzburgers, and Jews immigrated to Georgia, making significant contributions. The Salzburgers, German Protestants seeking religious freedom, s

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