Georgia, founded by James Oglethorpe, became a colony in 1732. At first, Georgia was different because there were laws against slavery and alcoholic beverages. When it was first started, you could not have slaves, own more than 500 acres of land, or practice Catholicism or Judaism out loud. Due to short comings, Georgia legalized slavery and allowed people to own more than 500 acres of land.
In 1749 Georgia became a slave colony. When this happened, the production of rice and indigo increased, and so did the economy. At first, slaves were treated with mild harshness, but, in 1755 a law was passed so that slaves could work for 16 hours a day, six days a week. During the same year, another law was passed saying that slaves were not allowed to read, write, or to interact with other slaves owned by somebody else, without a Caucasian watching. Even with these harsh rules, slaves made up more than 1/4 or 25% of the population.
When Georgia was given a charter, the colonist were suppose to have the rights of the people who lived in England, yet there were no qualifications for the basic rights of local government. All religions were excepted, according to the law, but, Roman Catholicism and Judaism were not allowed. In 1732 though, a group of Jews came unknowingly, and were allowed to stay.
Georgia became a royal colony in 1752. It was also the only colony that received financial aid by vote of parliament. When a debtor moved to Georgia, they could live the first ten years free, but could not vote. The only people who could vote, or even made an impact were white males and the 21 trustees. In 1751, the colonists sent 16 elected delegates to talk to the trustees about concerns they had. All religions were allowed, but in 1758 the church of England became the official religion.
In 1749 Georgia became a slave colony. When this happened, the production of rice and indigo increased, and so did the economy. At first, slaves were treated with mild harshness, but, in 1755 a law was passed so that slaves could work for 16 hours a day, six days a week. During the same year, another law was passed saying that slaves were not allowed to read, write, or to interact with other slaves owned by somebody else, without a Caucasian watching. Even with these harsh rules, slaves made up more than 1/4 or 25% of the population.
When Georgia was given a charter, the colonist were suppose to have the rights of the people who lived in England, yet there were no qualifications for the basic rights of local government. All religions were excepted, according to the law, but, Roman Catholicism and Judaism were not allowed. In 1732 though, a group of Jews came unknowingly, and were allowed to stay.
Georgia became a royal colony in 1752. It was also the only colony that received financial aid by vote of parliament. When a debtor moved to Georgia, they could live the first ten years free, but could not vote. The only people who could vote, or even made an impact were white males and the 21 trustees. In 1751, the colonists sent 16 elected delegates to talk to the trustees about concerns they had. All religions were allowed, but in 1758 the church of England became the official religion.
'Non sibi sed aliis' (not for self, but for others)
The quote above was the Latin motto James Oglethorpe and the trustees used for law making and the founding of Georgia. The laws James Oglethorpe had were:
. Hard liquor, such as rum, is forbidden
. No slavery
. No trading with the Indians if you are unlicensed
. No lawyers in the Georgia land
. Guard against the enemy
. Labor, clear, and fence the land
and
. Set self up with craft
Though these laws did not last, they were the foundation for the laws the trustees made after James Oglethorpe.
. Hard liquor, such as rum, is forbidden
. No slavery
. No trading with the Indians if you are unlicensed
. No lawyers in the Georgia land
. Guard against the enemy
. Labor, clear, and fence the land
and
. Set self up with craft
Though these laws did not last, they were the foundation for the laws the trustees made after James Oglethorpe.