Land OwnershipThe Royal Governors let the colonists own land. However, not everybody was allowed to own land. Black people were not allowed to own land. Women were not allowed to own land. Also, unwealthy people were not to own land. Therefore, only Wealthy, white men, were allowed to own land.
GovernmentThe Colony of Georgia was governed by royal colonists. The colonists were being told what to do by King George the 2nd. So, the colony of Georgia was being governed by representatives of the King.
|
SlaveryAt first, (under the rule of the Trustees), the colony of Georgia was against slavery. Then, the royal governors came along and told the colonists they were now allowing slavery. Georgia ten became one of the biggest slave colonies
Royal GovernorsThere were 3 royal governors of Georgia. the first royal governor was John Reynolds.
John Reynolds: Georgia's First royal governor. Former Naval Officer. He was stern and tried o rule Georgia as a captain rules a ship. *Reynolds was too hot* Henry Ellis: Georgia's Second royal governor. Former explorer. He was very popular with the colonists and was genuinely concerned about Georgia. However, he was very old and sickly, so, he has to resign. *Ellis was too cold* James Wright: Georgia's Third royal governor. Was the most popular and most successful governor. With his ruling Georgia prospered and grew faster then any other colony. *Wright was just right* |