History of Georgia
     Georgia began as a place for people who owed money.  Instead of keeping these people in England's jails, they were allowed to settle in Georgia.  In 1732, King George II had give this land to  James Oglethorpe.  He named the colony after the king.  James Oglethorpe's plan was to put these debtors to work to make money.  

    At first, the settlers in Georgia tried to grow wine grapes and silkworms.  These grew poorly in Georgia's soil and many settlers left.  

     Then in 1752, King George II took control over Georgia.  He gave the settlers more land and allowed them to choose what they wanted to grow.  They began growing the cash crops, rice and indigo.